De'Von AchaneorJames Cook?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start James Cook
This one is close: James Cook projects 0.6 half-PPR points ahead of De'Von Achane, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean James Cook, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Kansas City Chiefs have allowed 11% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Los Angeles Chargers have allowed 17% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | De'Von AchaneRB, MIA, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | James CookRB, BUF, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 13.9 | 14.5 |
| PPR projection | 15.8 | 15.3 |
| Standard projection | 12.1 | 13.6 |
| Rank this week | RB12 | RB9 |
| Matchup | vs KC | vs LAC |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 9.7 | 14.4 |
| Last season per game | 18.1 | 16.8 |
| Snap share, last game | 76% | 74% |
| Trade value | 43 | 52 |