James Cook or Kenneth Walker IIIWho 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. Kenneth Walker III is a Kansas City Chiefs running back who averaged 26.2 fantasy points per game across 5 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

RBKansas City Chiefs#2 RB

Kenneth Walker III

PPG

26.2

Games

Rush Yds

665

Rush TDs

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 5

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Kenneth Walker III: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	James Cook	Kenneth Walker III
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.1	26.2
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	131
Rushing Yards	627	665
Rush Yds/Game	104.5	133.0
Rushing TDs	6	6
Receptions	10	14
Receiving Yards	89	95
Targets	14	22
Total TDs	6	8
Age	27	26
Experience	4 yrs	4 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Kenneth Walker III in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Kenneth Walker III 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 Kenneth Walker III averaged 26.2.

Should I draft James Cook or Kenneth Walker III in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Kenneth Walker III averaged 26.2 across 5. 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 Kenneth Walker III average in 2026?▾

James Cook averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Kenneth Walker III averaged 26.2 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 8.1 points per game.

When are James Cook and Kenneth Walker III's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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