Derrick Henry or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Derrick Henry is a Baltimore Ravens running back who averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Both stat lines are below. The start or sit verdict, with this week's matchup and injury status factored in, is in the DraftCall app.

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RBBaltimore Ravens#4 RB

Derrick Henry

PPG

18.7

Games

Rush Yds

534

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 13

RBBuffalo Bills#7 RB

James Cook

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

627

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Derrick Henry vs James Cook: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Derrick Henry	James Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.7	18.1
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	112	109
Rushing Yards	534	627
Rush Yds/Game	89.0	104.5
Rushing TDs	7	6
Receptions	9	10
Receiving Yards	64	89
Targets	10	14
Total TDs	8	6
Age	32	27
Experience	10 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 13	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Derrick Henry or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Derrick Henry and James Cook is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, Derrick Henry averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game in 2026 and James Cook averaged 18.1.

Should I draft Derrick Henry or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and James Cook averaged 18.1 across 6. Both stat lines and bye weeks are on this page. For a pick between the two, compare them in the DraftCall app.

How many fantasy points did Derrick Henry and James Cook average in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry averaged 18.7 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. James Cook averaged 18.1 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 0.6 points per game.

When are Derrick Henry and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Derrick Henry (BAL) has a bye in Week 13, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.