2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
157
YDS
723
TD
11
YDS
204
TD
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Power and short-yardage running will probably never be part of Cook's skill set, and with that limitation comes a likely cap on his fantasy production. If he can overrule that limitation, it would have to be via pass-catching production, which was a clear strength last season for the 2022 second-round pick. Whereas Cook's rushing work from 2023 can be imitated easily enough, it's not so easy for an offense to find a running back that can turn 54 targets into 44 catches for 445 yards and four touchdowns. While that type of efficiency is difficult to maintain even for a skilled pass-catching back, Cook can make up for any efficiency losses with a larger target count this upcoming season. It might be necessary in order for him to repeat last year's fantasy production, as QB Josh Allen's dominance of goal-line carries means Cook isn't guaranteed to improve much on last year's total of two rushing touchdowns (on 237 attempts). The addition of rookie fourth-round pick Ray Davis could introduce a short-yardage nuisance and some competition for early down snaps, but as long as Cook maintains his monopoly on Buffalo's RB targets the formula from 2023 should mostly remain in place for 2024. Read Past Outlooks
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Limited opportunity in loss
Cook rushed the ball six times for 20 yards in Sunday's 44-42 loss to the Rams. He added two receptions on two targets for nine yards.
ANALYSIS
Josh Allen was the entire Buffalo offense, as he led the team in rushing attempts and yards while also scoring a trio of times on the ground from one yard away. Allen's usage combined with a negative game script left little opportunity for Cook, who saw his fewest rushing attempts of the season. More concerning was his lack of involvement as a receiver despite Allen taking to the air 37 times. Cook has now failed to reach 50 rushing yards in four of his last seven games.
Josh Allen was the entire Buffalo offense, as he led the team in rushing attempts and yards while also scoring a trio of times on the ground from one yard away. Allen's usage combined with a negative game script left little opportunity for Cook, who saw his fewest rushing attempts of the season. More concerning was his lack of involvement as a receiver despite Allen taking to the air 37 times. Cook has now failed to reach 50 rushing yards in four of his last seven games.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do James Cook's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
15.3%Positive Run %
83.4%% Yds After Contact
59.2%Avg Yds After Contact
2.7Rushing TD %
7.0%Touches Per Game
14.2% Snaps w/Touch
50.1%Air Yards Per Game
1.5Air Yards Per Snap
0.05% Team Air Yards
0.7%% Team Targets
9.0%Avg Depth of Target
0.6 YdsCatch Rate
82.4%Drop Rate
8.8%Avg Yds After Catch
7.6% Targeted On Route
18.0%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
How does the Lions pass defense compare to other NFL teams this season?
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Overall QB Rating Against
52.8
Cornerbacks
65.8
Safeties
41.4
Linebackers
59.5
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2024 James Cook Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do James Cook's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
190 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.42 secVertical Jump
33.0 inBroad Jump
124 inHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
30.75 in
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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2022
Cook played a minimal role in the Buffalo offense as a rookie, logging just 257 snaps in 16 games, but the second-round pick out of Georgia was effective when he got the ball. He had six carries of 20 or more yards, averaging 5.7 YPC on 89 attempts, but his receiving production was less encouraging as he caught just 65.6 percent of his targets for 5.6 YPT. Cook largely was prized for his pass catching coming out of Georgia last year -- an important point in a sales pitch that otherwise had to grapple with the fact that Cook was never more than a rotational back in college. Free-agent pickups Damien Harris and Latavius Murray are threats to handle some of the valuable rushing reps near the goal line, but Cook should have a fairly clear path to the passing-down work. Cook is the only member of the backfield with the potential to make an impact as both a runner and receiver, and he's the only one backed by a major investment from the team.
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Scampers for snowy 65-yard TD
Cook rushed 14 times for 107 yards and a touchdown while catching his only target for 13 yards in Sunday's 35-10 win over the 49ers.
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Scoring offsets inefficiency Sunday
Cook rushed nine times for 20 yards and two touchdowns while recording five receptions on six targets for seven yards in Sunday's 30-21 win over the Chiefs.
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Strong rushing day in win
Cook rushed 19 times for 80 yards and a touchdown and brought in one of three targets for five yards in the Bills' 30-20 win over the Colts on Sunday.
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Gets 15 touches in Week 9 win
Cook rushed 10 times for 44 yards and caught five of six targets for 25 yards in Sunday's 30-27 win over the Dolphins.
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Monster game Sunday
Cook rushed 17 times for 111 yards and two touchdowns while adding 22 yards on three receptions in Sunday's 31-10 win over the Seahawks.
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Returning in Week 7
Cook, who missed the Bills' Week 6 win over the Jets due to a toe injury, does not carry an injury designation heading into Sunday's Week 7 matchup against the Titans, Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Cook earned his clean bill of health for Sunday's game by practicing without restrictions both Thursday and Friday. The third-year back was originally slated to work out pregame before the game against the Jets to see if he'd be able to suit up, but a decision was made to forgo that step and play it safe. That approach appears to have paid off, as Cook seems set to assume his customary No. 1 role against Tennessee.
Cook earned his clean bill of health for Sunday's game by practicing without restrictions both Thursday and Friday. The third-year back was originally slated to work out pregame before the game against the Jets to see if he'd be able to suit up, but a decision was made to forgo that step and play it safe. That approach appears to have paid off, as Cook seems set to assume his customary No. 1 role against Tennessee.