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James Cook or Carnell Tate

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
James Cook

James Cook

RB • Buffalo Bills BUF
Carnell Tate

Carnell Tate

WR • Tennessee Titans TEN
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cook over Tate

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cook ... 30.61%

BOTH ... 69.39%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 15.59
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
13.73 79.9 0.61 1.29 6.76 0.02 15.59
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Outlook James Cook

James Cook at Los Angeles Rams — Primed for High-Scoring Showdown

James Cook remains the clear engine of Buffalo's ground attack, averaging a stellar 6.0 yards per carry. Buffalo continues adapting power run schemes to maximize his explosive rushing ability, though quarterback Josh Allen consistently commands valuable goal-line opportunities.

Facing the Rams in a high-scoring dome matchup, Cook is an essential lineup staple. Our weekly projection expects 14.3 fantasy points behind roughly 80 rushing yards on 14 carries. With receiver D.J. Moore nursing a shoulder injury, Buffalo may lean even more on the ground game, so fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups across all formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 6 hrs ago
Latest News James Cook
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Tate over Cook

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Tate ... 0%

BOTH ... 69.39%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 12.3
REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
4.7 63.2 0.2 12.3
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Outlook Carnell Tate

Carnell Tate vs. Texans — Primed for Heavy Volume Despite Back Injury

Although listed as questionable with a back issue, head coach Robert Saleh noted Carnell Tate is good to go for Week 5. Operating as a starting perimeter receiver for Tennessee, the rookie has seized a featured role, commanding 21 targets over his past two contests.

Our weekly projection slots him for around 4.7 receptions and 63 receiving yards on roughly eight targets (12.3 fantasy points). With Tennessee listed as touchdown underdogs against Houston, game script should favor another pass-heavy outing, making him a strong start as an upside WR2 or flex play.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 6 hrs ago
Latest News Carnell Tate
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Performance James Cook
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
12756.31280
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
362296.42280
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Carnell Tate
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REC YDS AVG LONG TD
914516.1330
Season stats based on the past 7 days

REC YDS AVG LONG TD
1520313.5330
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches James Cook
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Carnell Tate
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NYJ 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 PHI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @NYG 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 @BAL 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START James Cook
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
100%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Carnell Tate
OWN
97%
+5.66 compared to last week
START
65%
+34.72 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus James Cook
4th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Carnell Tate
23rd
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown James Cook

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 4th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 9th with 60.50 total points (15.13 avg).
  • Currently 37.6 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 36th among RB.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Top 35 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 29th among RB.
  • Top 15 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • Top 15 in red zone attempts and is currently ranked 13th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 10 in rush attempts with 70 (17.50 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among RB.
  • Top 3 in rush yards with 421 (105.25 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush tds with 3 (0.75 per game) and is currently ranked 11th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +20, Rush AVG: +0.7 Rush TDs: -2, Receptions: -6, Rec Yards: -65 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • His touches per game on the ground are great.
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 295, RUSH YDS: 1450, RUSH TDS: 13, REC: 32, REC YDS: 275, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Carnell Tate

    Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 23rd among WR's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 40th with 24.80 total points (6.20 avg).
  • Currently 59.86 points behind the leader: Jaxon Smith-Njigba
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • He is listed on the injury report about his Back (Since Oct 8, 2026). Check out his player news for a closer look.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 3 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 10 in receptions and is currently ranked 10th among WR.
  • Top 15 in targets and is currently ranked 12th among WR.
  • Top 15 in reception yards with 268 and 12.18 YPC and is currently ranked 14th among WR.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 100 in rush yards with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 88th among WR.
  • He is top 100 in rush tds with 0 (0.00 per game), though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 76th among WR.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • Played in 4 more games this year than last year.
  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Receptions: +22, Rec Yards: +268 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • Catches per game are very high so watch out!
  • You do realize that this guy has no receiving touchdowns right?
  • Season Outlook

  • REC: 74, REC YDS: 900, REC TDS: 6
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury James Cook

No Injury Reported

Injury Carnell Tate

BACK - Since Oct 8, 2026

Tate was limited in practice on Friday heading into Week 5 versus the Texans.
Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups James Cook

Week 5
Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.75255.7533704.01
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 14th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 17th with 21.00 total points (5.25 avg).
  • Currently 27 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1.3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 255.75 per game and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 408 (102.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 615 (153.75 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.75 per game and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Currently ranked 22nd in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +77.89, Turnovers: -7 Sacks: -32, INTs: -2, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +2.61,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 21.6, YDS/G: 348
Matchups Carnell Tate

Week 5
Tennessee Titans VS Houston Texans

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
27.25361.50311404.15
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 1st among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 24th with 17.00 total points (4.25 avg).
  • Currently 31 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing much better than this. You might be able to get him now for a discount.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 2.3 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 4 in rush defense with 335 (83.75 per game) and is currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • Ranked 30th in pass defense with 1111 (277.75 per game).
  • Top 4 in sacks with 14 (3.50 per game) and currently ranked 4th among DST.
  • One of the worst in points against with 27.25 per game and currently ranked 27th among DST.
  • Top 12 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 12th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +190.21, Turnovers: -8 Sacks: -8, INTs: -9, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +13.25,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 48, INT: 15, TDS: 3, PA/G: 18.4, YDS/G: 294.6
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating James Cook
29.18
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Carnell Tate
17.09
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career James Cook
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2022 BUF 16 91 525 5.8 2 33 21 180 8.6 1
2023 BUF 16 237 1122 4.7 2 54 44 445 10.1 4
2024 BUF 16 207 1009 4.9 16 38 32 258 8.1 2
2025 BUF 16 326 1737 5.3 13 43 36 304 8.4 2
2026 BUF 4 70 421 6.0 3 10 6 24 4.0 0
ON PACE 18 315 1895 6.0 14 45 27 108 4.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 19 286 1427 5 11 50 42 366 8.7 3
Totals 81 1076 5441 5.1 40 199 157 1330 8.5 9
Career Carnell Tate
RECEIVING RUSH
YEAR TEAM GP TGTS REC YD AVG TD ATT YD AVG TD
2026 TEN 4 32 22 268 12.2 0 0 0 0 0
ON PACE 18 144 99 1206 12.2 0 0 0 0 0
3-YEAR AVG 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Totals 4 32 22 268 12.2 0 0 0 0 0
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