Who Should I Start? Jaylen Waddle or James Cook


Week 2 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
15.6 0.0 0.0 5.8 67.9 0.5

Jaylen Waddle News

Jaylen Waddle Will Play in Week 2

Friday, September 12, 12:11 PM

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (shoulder) will suit up for a Week 2 divisional matchup against the New England Patriots on Sunday despite being on the injury report this week, according to head coach Mike McDaniel. Waddle suffered a minor shoulder injury in the Week 1 blowout loss to the Indianapolis Colts and put in a couple of limited practices this week heading into Friday. The 26-year-old looks fine after catching four of his five targets for only 30 yards last weekend while playing just 65 percent of the offensive snaps. It was an ugly showing for Waddle and the Dolphins' offense against Indy last weekend, but they'll try to get it turned around quickly against a very beatable Patriots squad. Until we see Miami's offense get it figured out after a disappointing 2024 campaign, Waddle will merely be a WR4/flex option in fantasy lineups.


Week 2 Projections

Fant. Pts. Rush. Yds. Rush TD Rec. Rec. Yds. Rec TD
13.5 64.2 0.6 1.6 12.1 0.1

James Cook News

James Cook Cleared to Play in Week 2

Friday, September 12, 3:13 PM

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (hamstring) practiced in full on Friday and will not carry an injury designation into his team's Week 2 matchup against the New York Jets. Cook was limited in practice on Wednesday due to a hamstring injury, but he was able to log consecutive full practices to end the week. The 25-year-old recorded 102 yards from scrimmage and a touchdown on 18 touches in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens. Cook profiles as a high-end fantasy RB2 in Week 2.


Jaylen Waddle vs. James Cook

Still trying to decide between Waddle and Cook? Check on the latest news to make sure both players are active and healthy. Our PPR projections show that Jaylen Waddle is projected to score 15.6 points this week while James Cook is projected to score 13.5 points.