Jahmyr Gibbs · James Cook · 2026 week 2

Jahmyr Gibbs or James Cook?

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

Start Jahmyr GibbsJahmyr Gibbs projects 6.6 PPR points clear of James Cook in week 2, drawing BUF — the 6th-ranked matchup for RBs. The numbers behind the call are below; overrule them with your eyes open.
PlayerWk 2Proj (PPR)MatchupForm L3Trade valueStatus
Jahmyr Gibbs START @ BUF 26.1 6th · soft 33.6 10,687 healthy
James Cook vs DET 19.5 17th 9.9 7,877 healthy

RBs vs BUF recently: David Montgomery 25.9 pts (W1).

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

Who wins a straight-up trade?

Jahmyr Gibbs carries the higher trade value — 10,687 against 7,877 (a 26% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving Jahmyr Gibbs gets the most. Momentum: Jahmyr Gibbs +204 and James Cook +42 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.