James CookorJonathan Taylor?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start Jonathan Taylor
Jonathan Taylor projects 5.5 half-PPR points ahead of James Cook in Week 3. The Los Angeles Chargers have allowed 17% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average. The Houston Texans have allowed 16% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
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| Stat | James CookRB, BUF, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Jonathan TaylorRB, IND, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 14.4 | 19.9 |
| PPR projection | 15.3 | 21.3 |
| Standard projection | 13.6 | 18.6 |
| Rank this week | RB9 | RB5 |
| Matchup | vs LAC | vs HOU |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 14.4 | 25.4 |
| Last season per game | 16.8 | 20.0 |
| Snap share, last game | 74% | 94% |
| Trade value | 52 | 94 |