Emmett Johnson or James CookWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Emmett Johnson is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game across 5 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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RBKansas City Chiefs#54 RB

Emmett Johnson

PPG

3.8

Games

Rush Yds

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

RBBuffalo Bills#7 RB

James Cook

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

627

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

Emmett Johnson vs James Cook: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	Emmett Johnson	James Cook
PPG (Half-PPR)	3.8	18.1
Games Played	5	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	19	109
Rushing Yards	62	627
Rush Yds/Game	12.4	104.5
Rushing TDs	0	6
Receptions	7	10
Receiving Yards	92	89
Targets	8	14
Total TDs	0	6
Age	23	27
Experience	-	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 5	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start Emmett Johnson or James Cook in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for Emmett Johnson 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, Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game in 2026 and James Cook averaged 18.1.

Should I draft Emmett Johnson or James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?▾

Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game across 5 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 Emmett Johnson and James Cook average in 2026?▾

Emmett Johnson averaged 3.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 5 games in 2026. James Cook averaged 18.1 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 14.3 points per game.

When are Emmett Johnson and James Cook's bye weeks in 2026?▾

Emmett Johnson (KC) has a bye in Week 5, and James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.