De'Von Achane · James Cook · 2026 week 2

De'Von Achane or James Cook?

Wondering who you should start this week — De'Von Achane 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 2.6 PPR points clear of De'Von Achane in week 2, drawing DET — the 17th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.

Player	Wk 2	Proj (PPR)	Matchup	Form L3	Trade value	Status
De'Von Achane	@ SF	16.9	13th	10.6	5,744	healthy
James Cook START	vs DET	19.5	17th	9.9	7,877	healthy

RBs vs SF recently: Kyren Williams 12.5 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 5,744 (a 27% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving James Cook gets the most. Momentum: De'Von Achane -1807 and James Cook +42 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.