Elijah Higgins or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Elijah Higgins is a Arizona Cardinals tight end who averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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.

Website vs App

Get the AI verdict on Elijah Higgins vs James Cook

DraftCall's AI analyzes matchup quality, recent trends, injury impact, and game script to give you a clear start/sit recommendation.

App Store Google Play What you get →

Free on the App Store and Google Play. $2.99/month premium.

Inside the app

TEArizona Cardinals#26 TE

Elijah Higgins

PPG

6.0

Games

Rec

Rec Yds

124

Rec TDs

Targets

Bye

Week 14

RBBuffalo Bills#7 RB

James Cook

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

627

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Elijah Higgins vs James Cook: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Elijah Higgins	James Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)	6.0	18.1
Games Played	4	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	24	109
Rushing Yards	0	627
Rush Yds/Game	0.0	104.5
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	11	10
Receiving Yards	124	89
Targets	11	14
Total TDs	1	6
Age	25	27
Experience	3 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 14	Week 7

Download the App

Track Elijah Higgins and James Cook live in the DraftCall app.

App Store Google Play

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Elijah Higgins or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Elijah Higgins 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, Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game in 2026 and James Cook averaged 18.1.

Should I draft Elijah Higgins or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game across 4 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 Elijah Higgins and James Cook average in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins averaged 6.0 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 4 games in 2026. James Cook averaged 18.1 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 12.1 points per game.

When are Elijah Higgins and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Elijah Higgins (ARI) has a bye in Week 14, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.