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Christian McCaffrey vs James Cook

Two running backs 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.

RBChristian McCaffreySF · RB1RBJames CookBUF · RB6

Who to draft

Strong edge · 95% confident
Christian McCaffrey
  • Higher projection: 291 vs 261 pts
  • Experts agree: consensus rank 8 vs 17
  • More points per game: 24.5 vs 17.8

Head-to-head

StatMcCaffreyCook
Projected points291261
Points / game24.517.8
Games played1717
Expert rank (ECR)#8#17
ADP710
Positional rankRB1RB6
Snap share83%60%
Red-zone touches9656
Age3026
Bye week87

Highlighted value wins each row. Season stats are 2025 (PPR); projections, ADP and consensus are for 2026.

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Verdict blends projections, usage, positional rank, consensus and health. Data via the Sleeper API and FantasyPros consensus, refreshed daily.