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James Cook: 2026 Fantasy Outlook

Our model projects James Cook for 247 PPR points in 2026 (14.6 per week), ranking him RB7 and #14 overall. That projection is built on a 8% target share, a 57% carry share. James Cook's ADP of 10.0 sits within a round of our model's #14 overall rank — the market has him about right.

Projected points

247

PPR, full 2026 season

Per week

14.6

projected PPR points

Model rank

#14

RB7 at his position

ADP

10.0

average draft pick (Sleeper)

Tier

our positional tier

What's behind the projection

Target share8%share of his team's throws that go to him

Carry share57%share of his team's rushing attempts

Snap share42th pcthow often he's on the field, vs. his position

Team quality84th pcthis offense's opponent-adjusted rating

Frequently asked

Should I draft James Cook in 2026 fantasy football?

At his ADP, yes. James Cook's ADP of 10.0 sits within a round of our model's #14 overall rank — the market has him about right.

What round should James Cook go in 2026 fantasy drafts?

James Cook is being drafted around pick 10 (round 1 of a 12-team draft). Our model values him at #14 overall, a round-2 pick.

What is James Cook's 2026 fantasy projection?

Our model projects James Cook for 247 PPR points in 2026 — 14.6 points per week — making him the RB7 in our rankings. The projection blends our custom pipeline with consensus and updates weekly through draft season.

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Projections from our custom pipeline blended with consensus, built on nflverse data · refreshed through draft season · rounds assume a 12-team draft.