James Cook Fantasy Football Week 0 Scouting Report

James Cook
RB
, Buffalo Bills

Age: 25
Weight: 190 lbs
Height: 5' 11"

ADP: 43
Depth Chart Ranking: 1

Pts	RuYds	RuTD	Rec	RecYds
189	1122	2	44	445

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by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 14, 2023 · 4:26 PM EDT

BUF RB James Cook - Week 2 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 2 vs. Las Vegas Raiders
James Cook started the season with 16 touches for 63 yards and zero touchdowns. Going over the 15-touch mark is a good sign considering he only play 59% of the offensive snaps. Cook will be used more moving forward and the production should be hire in the future as well.

Cook faces a below-average Raiders defense this Sunday. The expectation is the Bills offense to recover after a so-so outing in the opener. Cook will be part of the game plan in the running and passing game.

Cook ranks a solid RB2 for Week 2. Expect 15+ touches again and better fantasy numbers. We expect him to be closer to the 70% mark for snaps as the season gets going which should increase his production

by Chris Kucharski

· Sep 06, 2023 · 5:22 PM EDT

BUF RB James Cook - Week 1 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 1 at New York Jets
As the backup last season, James Cook showed the Bills enough in order to move into the No. 1 slot on the depth chart to start this season. He averaged 5.7 yards per carry and had some games where he showed what he is capable of.

Against the Jets, Cook had eight carries for 21 yards. That's a small sample size, but New York's defense is very good so we aren't expecting a big game for the Bills in terms of running the ball.

Cook rates a high-end RB3 or flex for Week 1. Expect 75-80 total yards from scrimmage. His teammate Damien Harris is more likely to score a touchdown, so that won't be a strength of Cook.

by Chris Kucharski

· Jul 25, 2023 · 2:00 AM EDT

BUF RB James Cook - 2023 Fantasy Football Outlook

Fantasy Upside
James Cook had a slow start to his rookie season, but ended up a valuable fantasy running back once he settled in. He was a consistent RB3 the second half of the season and was seeing up to 30% of the snaps. He should be the starting running back to start the season and his touches should be up in 2023. He will also be used more in the passing game this season.

Fantasy Downside
Although Cook might be the first running back to see the field each week, he will be splitting time with the recently acquired Damien Harris. Cook isn't a three-down back and the red zone work is likely to go to Harris. This will cut into his touches.

2023 Bottom Line
Cook is the best option on the Buffalo roster in PPR leagues as he will be enough in the passing game. He ranks as an RB3 or Flex going into the season, but his ADP has him going in the 8th-9th round area and that might be a little high. He's probably getting that attention because he is technically the first running back on the depth chart. But you can likely see the same production or close to it from Harris a couple rounds later.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 30, 2022 · 12:37 AM EST

BUF RB James Cook - Week 17 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 17 at Cincinnati Bengals
Rookie James Cook had a career-high 99 rushing yards on 11 carries as Buffalo was able to control the line of scrimmage last week. His fantasy stock continues to rise as he has put up good numbers as the Bills' change-of-pace back behind Devin Singletary.

Cook will face Cincinnati who is ranked 12th in aFPA to running backs. The Bengals have been tough against the run in recent weeks and we expect the passing game to be highlighted for the Bills. Cook will be involved enough to warrant a start as a low-end RB3 or Flex for Week 17.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 22, 2022 · 3:20 PM EST

BUF RB James Cook - Week 16 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 16 at Chicago Bears
James Cook's snap count went down to 36% last Saturday but if you had him in your lineup, he still paid some dividends with a receiving touchdown. Otherwise, his numbers were small with only seven touches for 39 yards.

Cook faces Chicago who is ranked 17th in aFPA to running backs. The Bills leaned a little more on veteran Devin Singletary which we could see more down the stretch. Cook is good for some running back depth right now, but he should be on your bench for Week 16 if he is on your roster.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 15, 2022 · 12:04 PM EST

BUF RB James Cook - Week 15 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 15 vs. Miami Dolphins
James Cook went from 20 touches on Thanksgiving to just five last week. Part of the reason was the Jets run defense is very good. The Bills didn't rely on the running game as much. He should be back in the mix this week against the Dolphins, but probably around 10 touches.

Miami is ranked 21st in aFPA to running backs. The 'Fins are much more vulnerable against the pass so expect Cook to be involved but not enough to warrant a start for Week 15.

by Chris Kucharski

· Dec 07, 2022 · 5:21 PM EST

BUF RB James Cook - Week 14 Fantasy Football Outlook

Week 14 vs. New York Jets
James Cook had his best game of his rookie season with 20 touches for 104 yards. These were better numbers than Devin Singletary for the second time in three weeks. It appears Cook is sharing the workload now and has become a viable late-season fantasy asset.

Cook will face the Jets who are ranked 16th in aFPA to running backs. With the increased workload, he has become someone you should have in your lineup.

Start Cook as a high-end RB3 or Flex for Week 14. The Bills should have some ground success and the touches should come his way.