Pigskin LabJames Cook vs Kenneth Walker III
Through Week 7 of 2026, Kenneth Walker III has 701 rushing yards and 6 rushing touchdowns in 6 games; James Cook has 627 and 6 in 6.
2026 season so far (through Week 7)
| Stat | James Cook | Kenneth Walker III |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 6 | 6 |
| Carries | 117 | 120 |
| Rushing yards | 627 | 701 |
| Rushing yards per game | 104.5 | 116.8 |
| Yards per carry | 5.36 | 5.84 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 6 | 6 |
| Rushing EPA, total | 5.9 | 11.5 |
| Targets | 14 | 27 |
| Receptions | 10 | 18 |
| Receiving yards | 89 | 116 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 0 | 2 |
| Fumbles lost | 2 | 0 |
2025 season
| Stat | James Cook | Kenneth Walker III |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 17 | 17 |
| Carries | 309 | 221 |
| Rushing yards | 1,621 | 1,027 |
| Rushing yards per game | 95.4 | 60.4 |
| Yards per carry | 5.25 | 4.65 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 12 | 5 |
| Rushing EPA, total | 5.6 | -14.3 |
| Targets | 40 | 36 |
| Receptions | 33 | 31 |
| Receiving yards | 291 | 282 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 2 | 0 |
| Fumbles lost | 3 | 0 |
Career, regular season
James Cook: 5 seasons since 2022. Kenneth Walker III: 5 seasons since 2022.
| Stat | James Cook | Kenneth Walker III |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 72 | 64 |
| Carries | 959 | 941 |
| Rushing yards | 4,886 | 4,256 |
| Rushing yards per game | 67.9 | 66.5 |
| Yards per carry | 5.09 | 4.52 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 38 | 35 |
| Rushing EPA, total | 21.3 | -39.1 |
| Targets | 178 | 188 |
| Receptions | 140 | 151 |
| Receiving yards | 1,263 | 1,121 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 9 | 4 |
| Fumbles lost | 8 | 0 |
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Regular season only. Data: nflverse play-by-play, every game since 1999. The better number in each row is shaded.