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James Cook vs Malik Nabers

Fantasy Football Comparison for the 2026 NFL Season

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
WRNew York Giants
Malik Nabers
PPG
12.0
Games
4
Rec
18
Rec Yds
271
Rec TDs
2
Targets
35
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

16.8 PPG12.0 PPG
17 GP4 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

James Cook vs Malik Nabers: Who Should You Start?

Comparing James Cook (RB, Buffalo Bills) against Malik Nabers (WR, New York Giants) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Malik Nabers posted 12.0 PPG across 4 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.

James Cook has his bye in Week 12, Malik Nabers in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

The 2025 numbers favor James Cook at 16.8 PPG, 4.8 points per game above Malik Nabers's 12.0. But season stats only tell part of the story. DraftCall's AI factors in weekly matchup, recent form, and injury status to give you a verdict that updates with the latest data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Malik Nabers in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, James Cook has the edge at 16.8 PPG compared to Malik Nabers's 12.0 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 James Cook and Malik Nabers average in 2025?

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Malik Nabers averaged 12.0 PPG over 4 games. That is a difference of 4.8 points per game.

When are James Cook and Malik Nabers's bye weeks in 2026?

James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 12, and Malik Nabers (NYG) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.