Breece Hall vs James Cook: Who Should You Start?
If you are choosing between Breece Hall and James Cook for your lineup, you are not alone. Breece Hall finished the 2025 season at 11.9 PPG for the New York Jets (16 games), and James Cook averaged 16.8 for the Buffalo Bills (17 games).
That 4.9-point weekly advantage for James Cook is meaningful but not automatic. Fantasy football is a week-to-week sport, and the answer to "who should I start" often changes based on opponent, recent form, and game environment. Season averages set the baseline; weekly context makes the call.
Both profile as early-down workhorses. Breece Hall ran for 1065 yards and 4 touchdowns; James Cook posted 1621 and 12. Goal-line share, red zone touches, and which team is favored are usually the tiebreaker when neither back offers passing-game volume.
Both share a Week 12 bye, which matters for roster construction. If you are stacking running backs this deep on your bench, plan your replacement running back early.
