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James Cook or Matthew GoldenWho 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. Matthew Golden is a Green Bay Packers wide receiver who averaged 14.3 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
6
Rush Yds
627
Rush TDs
6
Rec
10
Rec Yds
89
Bye
Week 7
WRGreen Bay Packers#11 WR
Matthew Golden
PPG
14.3
Games
6
Rec
30
Rec Yds
501
Rec TDs
3
Targets
57
Bye
Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Matthew Golden: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
StatJames CookMatthew Golden
PPG (Half-PPR)18.114.3
Games Played66
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)10986
Rushing Yards6276
Rush Yds/Game104.51.0
Rushing TDs60
Receptions1030
Receiving Yards89501
Targets1457
Total TDs63
Age2723
Experience4 yrs1 yrs
Bye WeekWeek 7Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Matthew Golden in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Matthew Golden 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 Matthew Golden averaged 14.3.

Should I draft James Cook or Matthew Golden in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Matthew Golden averaged 14.3 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 Matthew Golden average in 2026?▾

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

When are James Cook and Matthew Golden's bye weeks in 2026?▾

James Cook (BUF) has a bye in Week 7, and Matthew Golden (GB) has a bye in Week 11. Plan your roster accordingly if you are carrying both players.

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