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Davante Adams vs James Cook

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRLos Angeles Rams
Davante Adams
PPG
13.8
Games
14
Rec
60
Rec Yds
789
Rec TDs
14
Targets
114
Bye
Week 6
RBBuffalo BillsPPG LEADER
James Cook
PPG
16.8
Games
17
Rush Yds
1,621
Rush TDs
12
Rec
33
Rec Yds
291
Bye
Week 12

Head to Head

13.8 PPG16.8 PPG
14 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 6Bye: Week 12

Davante Adams vs James Cook: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Davante Adams (WR, Los Angeles Rams) against James Cook (RB, Buffalo Bills) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Davante Adams averaged 13.8 PPG in 2025 over 14 games, while James Cook posted 16.8 PPG across 17 games.

Cross-position FLEX decisions cannot be made on PPG alone. Positional scarcity, matchup quality, floor versus ceiling, and league scoring format all shift the answer. A 14 PPG tight end in a thin TE week is often worth more than a 16 PPG receiver in a deep WR week, because the opportunity cost on the waiver wire is wildly different.

DraftCall's AI engine weighs all of these signals and returns a verdict with clear reasoning, so you are not cross-referencing four different rankings tabs on a Sunday morning.

Davante Adams has his bye in Week 6, James Cook in Week 12. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

16.8 PPG for James Cook versus 13.8 for Davante Adams in 2025. The baseline favors James Cook, though the right weekly matchup can flip the script. For a full breakdown that weighs matchup quality, form, and injury reports, try DraftCall's AI comparison engine.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Davante Adams or James Cook in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, James Cook has the edge at 16.8 PPG compared to Davante Adams's 13.8 PPG. However, the best start depends on weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status. DraftCall's app provides real-time AI-powered verdicts that factor in all of these variables.

How many fantasy points did Davante Adams and James Cook average in 2025?

Davante Adams averaged 13.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 14 games in 2025. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 3.0 points per game.

When are Davante Adams and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?

Davante Adams (LAR) has a bye in Week 6, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 12. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.