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Garrett Wilson vs James Cook

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

WRNew York Jets
Garrett Wilson
PPG
11.6
Games
7
Rec
36
Rec Yds
395
Rec TDs
4
Targets
59
Bye
Week 12
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

11.6 PPG16.8 PPG
7 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 12

Garrett Wilson vs James Cook: Who Should You Start?

Comparing Garrett Wilson (WR, New York Jets) against James Cook (RB, Buffalo Bills) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 PPG in 2025 over 7 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.

The Bottom Line

16.8 PPG for James Cook versus 11.6 for Garrett Wilson 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 Garrett Wilson or James Cook in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, James Cook has the edge at 16.8 PPG compared to Garrett Wilson's 11.6 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 Garrett Wilson and James Cook average in 2025?

Garrett Wilson averaged 11.6 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 7 games in 2025. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 5.2 points per game.

Do Garrett Wilson and James Cook share a bye week?

Yes, both Garrett Wilson and James Cook share a Week 12 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at wide receiver for that week.