James CookorJavonte Williams?
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 Javonte Williams, well inside a normal week's swing. Lean James Cook, and let news and your league's scoring break the tie. The Los Angeles Chargers have allowed 17% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Baltimore Ravens have been about average against RBs.
| Stat | James CookRB, BUF, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Javonte WilliamsRB, DAL, Sun, Sep 27, 4:25 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 14.5 | 13.9 |
| PPR projection | 15.3 | 15.4 |
| Standard projection | 13.6 | 12.5 |
| Rank this week | RB9 | RB11 |
| Matchup | vs LAC | vs BAL |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 14.4 | 14.1 |
| Last season per game | 16.8 | 14.1 |
| Snap share, last game | 74% | 80% |
| Trade value | 52 | 36 |