James CookorKyren Williams?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start James Cook
This one is close: James Cook projects 0.8 half-PPR points ahead of Kyren 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 Denver Broncos have allowed 9% fewer fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | James CookRB, BUF, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Kyren WilliamsRB, LAR, Sun, Sep 27, 8:20 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 14.5 | 13.7 |
| PPR projection | 15.3 | 14.7 |
| Standard projection | 13.6 | 12.6 |
| Rank this week | RB9 | RB13 |
| Matchup | vs LAC | at DEN |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 14.4 | 14.3 |
| Last season per game | 16.8 | 14.4 |
| Snap share, last game | 74% | 55% |
| Trade value | 52 | 40 |