James Cook · Omarion Hampton · 2026 week 2

James Cook or Omarion Hampton?

Wondering who you should start this week — James Cook or Omarion Hampton? 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 5.5 PPR points clear of Omarion Hampton 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
James Cook START	vs DET	19.5	17th	9.9	7,877	healthy
Omarion Hampton	vs LV	14.0	31st · tough	8.3	5,434	healthy

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

RBs vs LV recently: De'Von Achane 6.6 pts (W1).

Who wins a straight-up trade?

James Cook carries the higher trade value — 7,877 against 5,434 (a 31% gap). In a one-for-one, the side receiving James Cook gets the most. Momentum: James Cook +42 and Omarion Hampton -1115 over the last 30 days.

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All numbers are the 2026 season, refreshed nightly.