Brady Cook vs Riley Leonard
Two quarterbacks fantasy managers weigh against each other for 2026. Here is the head-to-head on projections, expert consensus, ADP and usage, with our Clutch Score verdict on who to draft.
Who to draft
Strong edge · 95% confident
Brady Cook- More points per game: 7.1 vs 6.4
- More opportunity: 63% snap share
- Better positional rank: QB47 vs QB48
Riley Leonard carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Brady Cook and Riley Leonard are a common 2026 draft-day decision at quarterback.
Last season Brady Cook carried the heavier workload (63% snap share, 13 touches to Riley Leonard's 6), and opportunity is the most stable predictor of fantasy value. For a 2026 redraft, Brady Cook is the clear pick on the bigger workload. Riley Leonard carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
Head-to-head
| Stat | Cook | Leonard |
|---|---|---|
| Projected points | - | 12 |
| Points / game | 7.1 | 6.4 |
| Games played | 5 | 5 |
| Expert rank (ECR) | - | #546 |
| Positional rank | QB47 | QB48 |
| Snap share | 63% | 10% |
| Red-zone touches | 0 | 2 |
| Age | 24 | 23 |
| Bye week | - | 13 |
Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.
Setting a lineup this week? Start/sit: Brady Cook or Riley Leonard.
Frequently asked
Should I draft Brady Cook or Riley Leonard in 2026?
Brady Cook is a clear call over Riley Leonard for 2026, on the bigger workload. Riley Leonard carries more upside if you need a ceiling (younger / higher projection).
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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.