Ashton Jeanty · James Cook · 2026 week 2

Ashton Jeanty or James Cook?

Wondering who you should start this week — Ashton Jeanty or James Cook? The start/sit call and the numbers behind it are below, plus who wins a straight-up trade. Rebuilt nightly.

Start James CookJames Cook projects 3.6 PPR points clear of Ashton Jeanty in week 2, drawing DET — the 17th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Ashton Jeanty @ LAC 15.9 16th 32.7 7,256 healthy
James Cook START vs DET 19.5 17th 9.9 7,877 healthy

RBs vs LAC recently: Jeremiyah Love 11 pts (W1).

RBs vs DET recently: Kendre Miller 9 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

James Cook carries the higher trade value — 7,877 against 7,256 (a 8% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving James Cook gets the most. Momentum: Ashton Jeanty +356 and James Cook +42 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.