James Cook or Keaton MitchellWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Keaton Mitchell is a Los Angeles Chargers running back who averaged 5.2 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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RBBuffalo Bills#7 RB

James Cook

PPG

18.1

Games

Rush Yds

627

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

RBLos Angeles Chargers#45 RB

Keaton Mitchell

PPG

5.2

Games

Rush Yds

139

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 7

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Keaton Mitchell: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	James Cook	Keaton Mitchell
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.1	5.2
Games Played	6	6
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	31
Rushing Yards	627	139
Rush Yds/Game	104.5	23.2
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	10	12
Receiving Yards	89	52
Targets	14	15
Total TDs	6	1
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	3 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Keaton Mitchell in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Keaton Mitchell is in the DraftCall app, where it accounts for this week's matchup, recent form and injury status. On the stats alone, James Cook averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game in 2026 and Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.2.

Should I draft James Cook or Keaton Mitchell in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.2 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 James Cook and Keaton Mitchell average in 2026?▾

James Cook averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Keaton Mitchell averaged 5.2 PPG over 6 games. That is a difference of 12.9 points per game.

Do James Cook and Keaton Mitchell share a bye week?▾

Yes, both James Cook and Keaton Mitchell share a Week 7 bye in 2026. If you roster both, you will need a fill-in at running back for that week.