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James Cook - Fantasy Points Outlook

Basic StatsJames Cook’s Basic Stats

James Cook
ADP: N/A
Bye: 12
Experience: 3
Age: 25.3
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 190
40 Time: 4.42

Burst Score (Rank): 118.10 (48%)

James Cook's Weekly Outlook

Week 17 Projections
Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
55.6 0.56 1.9 15.8 0.11 11.1
Weekly Writeup

Rest Of Way Outlook

Rush Yds Rush TDs Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs Fantasy Pts
57.2 0.6 2.4 20 0.1 11.7

James Cook's 2024 Projections & Outlook

Scoring

#16 Running Back

220.6 Projected Points

ADP Rush Atts Rush Yds Rush TDs 100 Fum Rec Rec Yds Rec TDs
Not Available 215.2 961.5 6.86 2.1 1.6 40.8 335 2.04

3D Projections DS 3D Projections

Basic StatsJames Cook's Preseason Player Analysis

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Bottom Line

Cook made a sizable jump from year one to year two. His rushing yards increased by 615; his catches rose by 23.

The lead back role remains his for 2024. But a lack of TD upside leaves him best viewed as a fantasy RB2.

What We Learned Last Year

  • After a quiet rookie year, Cook morphed into a fantasy asset in 2023.
  • His 1,567 total yards ranked third among RBs. His 44 catches ranked just outside the top 15.
  • Cook never appeared on the final injury report en route to playing all 17 games.
  • Cook ranked as the PPR RB11; RB19 in points per game.
    • He finished RB12 or better six times. He recorded two games between RB13 and RB24.
  • He ranked fifth among all ball carriers in rushing success rate at 55.7%.
  • Cook sat tied for eighth in rush yards over expected per attempt.
  • He largely ran into favorable fronts, with only 10.1% of his carries coming against 8+ man boxes.
    • That ranked fourth-lowest among 49 qualifiers.
  • Buffalo cut ties with OC Ken Dorsey ahead of Week 11. Here are Cook’s splits with Dorsey and fill-in OC Joe Brady:
    • From Week 1 to Week 10 with Dorsey, Cook averaged 12 carries and 2.8 targets per game. His opportunity share: 14.8%
    • From Week 11 on with Brady, Cook averaged 7 carries and 3.9 targets per game. His opportunity share: 20.4%
  • Cook’s main issue was a lack of goal line touches.
    • Josh Allen handled 14 carries inside the five-yard line, limiting Cook to 4.
    • Allen also topped his teammate in carries inside the ten (21 to 18).
  • The Florida State product has now totaled only four rushing scores on 326 career carries.

What to Expect in 2024

  • Expect Cook to remain the clear lead back in 2024.
  • Buffalo moved on from ‘23 backups Latavius Murray, Leonard Fournette, and Damien Harris.
  • Offseason additions include rookies Ray Davis and Frank Gore Jr.
    • Ray Davis arrived in late Round 4. He brings a needed power element to the backfield.
    • Gore signed as a UDFA. Despite a productive college career, he’s an unlikely fantasy factor.
  • Buffalo’s O-line lost only C Mitch Morse. We might see competition in camp, but no significant offseason additions were made.
  • Josh Allen returns for year seven. His red zone rushing will likely remain a roadblock to Cook approaching double-digit TDs.
  • Only 25 (in September), Cook is squarely in his prime.
    • He enters year three with only 326 career carries.

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James Cook, RB BUF

8:46pm EST 12/22/24

Bills Offense Runs Through James Cook in Victory

Bills RB James Cook scored twice in the Bills win against the Patriots. He ran 11 times for 100 yards and a score and was the team’s leading receiving catching all three of his targets for 26 yards and another TD.

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Bills RB James Cook ran for 104 yards and 2 TDs on 14 carries in Sunday's win over the Lions. What he didn't do, though, was see much receiving work. Cook also played just 41.4% of offensive snaps overall, his second-smallest share of the season.

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Bills QB Josh Allen posted a career-high 55.3 fantasy points in Sunday’s loss to the Rams. Allen accounted for six total TDs (three passing, three rushing).

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Bills RB James Cook scored his lone TD on a 65-yard run in the second quarter. Cook ended with 14 carries for 107 yards and a TD. He also caught one pass for 13 yards.

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James Cook, RB BUF
Dynasty MVP 45
Position Rank #10 RB
3yr Projection
5yr Projection
10yr Projection
487
726
1,110
Dynasty Write-up
Cook was a fantasy non-factor for most of his rookie season. When given chances, though, he showcased the burst that made him the RB2 in the 2022 draft. That trait truly surfaced in 2023, especially late as Buffalo fired OC Ken Dorsey and elevated QB coach Joe Brady. Only 25 (in September), Cook remains Buffalo's featured back, despite the selection of Ray Davis.
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