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James Cook vs Tetairoa McMillan

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
WRCarolina Panthers
Tetairoa McMillan
PPG
10.4
Games
17
Rec
70
Rec Yds
1,014
Rec TDs
7
Targets
122
Bye
Week 11

Head to Head

16.8 PPG10.4 PPG
17 GP17 GP
Bye: Week 12Bye: Week 11

James Cook vs Tetairoa McMillan: Who Should You Start?

Comparing James Cook (RB, Buffalo Bills) against Tetairoa McMillan (WR, Carolina Panthers) means weighing two different roles in your fantasy lineup. James Cook averaged 16.8 PPG in 2025 over 17 games, while Tetairoa McMillan posted 10.4 PPG across 17 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, Tetairoa McMillan in Week 11. Plan your FLEX rotation around those weeks, especially if either player is anchoring your roster.

The Bottom Line

Based on 2025 production, James Cook holds the PPG edge with solid output at 16.8 points per game. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.4 PPG. Season averages are a starting point, not the final word — for a full AI analysis factoring matchup quality, recent form, injury impact, and game script, download DraftCall and get a verdict backed by real data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I start James Cook or Tetairoa McMillan in fantasy football?

Based on 2025 season averages, James Cook has the edge at 16.8 PPG compared to Tetairoa McMillan's 10.4 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 Tetairoa McMillan average in 2025?

James Cook averaged 16.8 fantasy points per game (half-PPR) across 17 games in 2025. Tetairoa McMillan averaged 10.4 PPG over 17 games. That is a difference of 6.4 points per game.

When are James Cook and Tetairoa McMillan's bye weeks in 2026?

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