James Cook Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

James Cook
RB
, Buffalo Bills

Age: 26
Weight: 190 lbs
Height: 5' 11"
College: Georgia

ADP: 36
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
235	1009	16	32	258

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by Justin Edwards

· Sep 15, 2024 · 9:46 AM EDT

BUF RB James Cook - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 @ Miami Dolphins
James Cook might not be among the league leaders in rushing touchdowns any time soon, but his work between the 20s is strong enough to give him a great week-to-week floor. He's got a great chance to end up as a fringe RB1/2 but projecting more than that —like a top-10 finish— might be a little more difficult. If healthy, he has a relatively small range of outcomes, which makes him a safe choice for guaranteed points.

by Justin Edwards

· Sep 06, 2024 · 11:50 PM EDT

BUF RB James Cook - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 vs. Arizona Cardinals
James Cook might not be among the league leaders in rushing touchdowns any time soon, but his work between the 20s is strong enough to give him a great week-to-week floor. He's got a great chance to end up as a fringe RB1/2 but projecting more than that —like a top-10 finish— might be a little more difficult. If healthy, he has a relatively small range of outcomes, which makes him a safe choice for guaranteed points.

by Justin Edwards

· Jul 30, 2024 · 11:45 AM EDT

BUF RB James Cook - 2024 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
James Cook had a true Year 2 breakout last season, becoming a far bigger part of the down-to-down offense. Things really shot into overdrive after OC Joe Brady took over in Week 10, raising Cook's opportunities (targets + carries) per game from 14.8 to 19.6 and offering him both of his 20+ fantasy point performances (Week 14 + 15). His heightened receiving work is particularly noteworthy heading into 2024, as the team lost the second-highest percentage of year-to-year targets.

Fantasy Downside
To say that QB Josh Allen is a ball hog around the goal line would be an understatement. He took 14 of the team's carries from within the opponent's five-yard line (40%), leaving Cook with only five attempts (14%). The team allowed Latavius Murray, Damien Harris, and Leonard Fournette walk, but they spent a fourth-round pick on Ray Davis, who profiles as someone who will operate extensively around the goal line.

2024 Bottom Line
James Cook might not be among the league leaders in rushing touchdowns any time soon, but his work between the 20s is strong enough to give him a great week-to-week floor. He's got a great chance to end up as a fringe RB1/2 but projecting more than that —like a top-10 finish— might be a little more difficult. If healthy, he has a relatively small range of outcomes, which makes him a safe addition for guaranteed points.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 28, 2023 · 5:44 PM EST

BUF RB James Cook - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 vs. New England Patriots
James Cook has 20+ carries in each of the last two games. Last week, he rushed for 70 yards. However, he was held without a catch for only the second time this season. So after monster Week 15, Cook's production was back to lower numbers, but still favorable.

Cook faces the Patriots who have a good run defense. The Pats are ranked eighth in aFPA to running backs. Cook had 102 total yards from scrimmage which was evenly balanced in the running and passing game.

Start Cook for Week 17 as a solid RB1. He should continue to get around 20 touches and the production will be adequate to be your No. 1 running back this week.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 21, 2023 · 5:04 PM EST

BUF RB James Cook - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Los Angeles Chargers
James Cook had career-highs across the board with 25 carries for 179 yards. He ended up the day with 221 total yards and two touchdowns. Buffalo was able to run the ball at will and he definitely benefited from their dominance up front. Obviously, we don't expect numbers like that every week, but the usage of Cook in the offense has trended upward the second half of the season.

Next up is the Chargers who are ranked 26th in aFPA to running backs. Expect a total of 20 touches again for Cook and another good fantasy performance although not anything like the last game.

Start Cook as a top-five fantasy running back for Week 16 with a great matchup against the Chargers and his production in the last couple months.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 15, 2023 · 1:35 PM EST

BUF RB James Cook - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Dallas Cowboys
James Cook had another game with 15+ touches that ended up getting him 141 total yards and a touchdown. It was a huge day in the passing game that pushed Cook to one of the best fantasy running back performances of last week as he had five receptions for 83 yards.

Cook faces Dallas who is ranked 12th in aFPA to running backs. The Cowboys defense has been decent over the last month, but not dominant, which should give Cook a good chance to put up solid fantasy numbers this Sunday.

Start Cook as a solid RB2 for Week 15. He probably won't get the receiving numbers he got last week, but should be close to 100-yard mark overall as long as he continues to get a minimum of 15 touches.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 08, 2023 · 11:14 AM EST

BUF RB James Cook - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 at Kansas City Chiefs
After getting less carries for a short stretch in the midseason for James Cook, he has had 33 over the last two games for 106 yards. It appears the Bills have gone back to him as their primary back even though he still playing less than 50% of the snaps.

Cook faces Kansas City who is ranked 18th in aFPA to running backs. If he gets the touches like he has been the past couple games, he should have good fantasy numbers.

Start Cook as a low-end RB2 for Week 14. Bills and Chiefs should have good offensive days so the skill players like Cook should benefit.