James Cook or Raheim SandersWho should you draft or start in 2026 fantasy football?

Heads up: Raheim Sanders is listed out (hip) as of October 25, 2026. The call below weighs season production, not this week's status.

James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back who averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026. Raheim Sanders is a Cleveland Browns running back who averaged 3.4 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

RBCleveland Browns#58 RB

Raheim Sanders

PPG

3.4

Games

Rush Yds

Rec

Rec Yds

Bye

Week 11

Detailed Stat Breakdown

James Cook vs Raheim Sanders: 2026 fantasy football stats in the half-PPR scoring format.
Stat	James Cook	Raheim Sanders
PPG (Half-PPR)	18.1	3.4
Games Played	6	5
Total Fantasy Pts (est.)	109	17
Rushing Yards	627	43
Rush Yds/Game	104.5	8.6
Rushing TDs	6	0
Receptions	10	11
Receiving Yards	89	74
Targets	14	12
Total TDs	6	0
Age	27	24
Experience	4 yrs	1 yrs
Bye Week	Week 7	Week 11

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Raheim Sanders in fantasy football?▾

The start or sit verdict for James Cook and Raheim Sanders 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 Raheim Sanders averaged 3.4.

Should I draft James Cook or Raheim Sanders in 2026 fantasy football?▾

James Cook averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game across 6 games in 2026, and Raheim Sanders averaged 3.4 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 Raheim Sanders average in 2026?▾

James Cook averaged 18.1 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 6 games in 2026. Raheim Sanders averaged 3.4 PPG over 5 games. That is a difference of 14.7 points per game.

When are James Cook and Raheim Sanders's bye weeks in 2026?▾

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