James CookorOmarion Hampton?
Week 3 start/sit decision, running back versus running back.
Our call
Start James Cook
This one is close: James Cook projects 0.1 half-PPR points ahead of Omarion Hampton, 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 Buffalo Bills have allowed 17% more fantasy points to RBs than average.
| Stat | James CookRB, BUF, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET | Omarion HamptonRB, LAC, Sun, Sep 27, 1:00 p.m. ET |
|---|---|---|
| Half-PPR projection | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| PPR projection | 15.3 | 15.9 |
| Standard projection | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Rank this week | RB9 | RB10 |
| Matchup | vs LAC | at BUF |
| Injury | None | None |
| 2026 points per game | 14.4 | 12.4 |
| Last season per game | 16.8 | 13.3 |
| Snap share, last game | 74% | 63% |
| Trade value | 52 | 30 |