James Cook
Is James Cook playing in Week 9? Not known yet. James Cook was listed questionable for his last game (undisclosed), and there is no status for Week 9 at the Vikings yet. Status updated .
This season
- PPR pts / game
- 18.8
- RB7
- Target share
- 8.8%
- 2.4 targets / game
- Rush share
- 63.6%
- 19.7 carries / game
| Wk | Opp | PPR | Car | Rush yds | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | BAL | 18.1 | 21 | 80 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 1 |
| 6 | LV | 24.3 | 22 | 95 | 3 | 3 | 58 | 1 |
| 5 | LA | 22.8 | 25 | 111 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 4 | NE | 16.3 | 12 | 75 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | LAC | 19.4 | 24 | 154 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 | DET | 20.9 | 21 | 135 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1 | HOU | 9.9 | 13 | 57 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 0 |
2026 regular season, from nflverse weekly stats. Updated as each week's games finish.
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Update: James Cook was evaluated for a head injury, cleared to return
Left the game Activated
12 more updatesfrom 5 sources
- 2d Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) James Cook runs for 80 yards and TD vs. Ravens
- 2d Sal Capaccio (X) Christian Benford breaks up the 4th down pass. Bills take over on downs. James Cook back in the game. Then Ray Davis gets the carry. Bills in control approaching 8:00 to play.
- 2d Sal Capaccio (X) Update: James Cook was evaluated for a head injury, cleared to return
- 2d Sal Capaccio (X) James Cook is walking around on the sidelines talking with teammates and coaches.
- 2d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) Status alert: James Cook (neck) returned to Bills bench. · Quoting NFL Daily News: 🚨 Status alert: James Cook (neck) headed to medical tent.
- 2d Sal Capaccio (X) James Cook out of the medical tent. DJ Moore scores a touchdown. Bills fail on the 2-point attempt Bills lead 29-10
- 2d NFL Daily News (Bluesky) 🚨 Status alert: James Cook (neck) headed to medical tent.
- 2d Sal Capaccio (X) James Cook was down and Dion Dawkins was calling for trainers immediately. Cook gets up and jogs off. But going to medical tent.
- 2d Jeff Zrebiec (unofficial mirror bot, Bluesky) James Cook waltzes in untouched after D.J. Moore caught a bomb over Marlon Humphrey to create a first-and-goal situation. Humphrey was in good position, but he just doesn't make the play. It's 23-10 at the 8:59 mark of the third quarter.
- 2d NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] James Cook cuts outside to extend the Buffalo lead.
- 2d Sal Capaccio (X) Bills get some breathing room after a James Cook TD run. Lead 23-10. That's what the offense needed.
- 2d Sal Capaccio (X) ....and that's exactly the call. Bills 1st down. What a heads-up play by James Cook · Quoting Sal Capaccio 🏈: Bills fail on 4th down but looked like James Cook might have had ball over the line to gain....
- 2d Sal Capaccio (X) Bills fail on 4th down but looked like James Cook might have had ball over the line to gain....
- Dalton Kincaid also still wearing a red non-contact jersey. Here he is with Dawson Knox and James Cook.
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Running Backs ranked by total rushing EPA from @NextGenStats through Sunday of Week 7:
Minimum 10 carries.
1.) Kenneth Walker III (+10.9)
2.) Christian McCaffrey (+9.5)
3.) Blake Corum (+8.7)
4.) Chuba Hubbard (+6.5)
5.) James Cook (+5.3)
6.) Jaylen Warren (+5.1)
7.) Jaleel McLaughlin (+4.8)
8.) Kyle Monangai (+3.7)
9.) Chris Rodriguez Jr. (+3.3)
10.) Justice Hill (+2.9)
11.) Bucky Irving (+1.5)
12.) Bijan Robinson (+1.0)
13.) Jonah Coleman (+0.9)
14.) Ameer Abdullah (+0.5)
15.) Ollie Gordon II (+0.2)
16.) Brian Robinson (+0.2)
17.) RJ Harvey (-0.5)
18.) Kimani Vidal (-0.7)
19.) Jahmyr Gibbs (-0.7)
20.) Travis Etienne (-0.9)
21.) Seth McGowan (-1.0)
22.) Devin Singletary (-1.0)
23.) Javonte Williams (-1.6)
24.) Kyren Williams (-1.6)
25.) Saquon Barkley (-1.7)
26.) Isaiah Davis (-1.7)
27.) Josh Jacobs (-1.8)
28.) Chris Brooks (-1.8)
29.) Kenny Gainwell (-1.9)
30.) Pierre Strong (-2.2)
31.) Tyler Goodson (-2.3)
32.) CJ Donaldson (-2.7)
33.) Bam Knight (-2.9)
34.) Samaje Perine…
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 26 Greg Auman (X) Jeanty is 83rd out of 83, and isn’t even close to 82. · Quoting Ryan Paganetti: Running Backs ranked by total rushing EPA from @NextGenStats through Sunday of Week 7: Minimum 10 carries. 1.) Kenneth Walker III (+10.9) 2.) Christian McCaffrey (+9.5) 3.) Blake Corum (+8.7) 4.) Chuba Hubbard (+6.5) 5.) James Cook (+5.3) 6.) Jaylen Warren (+5.1) 7.) Jaleel McLaughlin (+4.8) 8.) Kyle Monangai (+3.7) 9.) Chris Rodriguez Jr. (+3.3) 10.) Justice Hill (+2.9) 11.) Bucky Irving (+1.5) 12.) Bijan Robinson (+1.0) 13.) Jonah Coleman (+0.9) 14.) Ameer Abdullah (+0.5) 15.) Ollie Gordon II (+0.2) 16.) Brian Robinson (+0.2) 17.) RJ Harvey (-0.5) 18.) Kimani Vidal (-0.7) 19.) Jahmyr Gibbs (-0.7) 20.) Travis Etienne (-0.9) 21.) Seth McGowan (-1.0) 22.) Devin Singletary (-1.0) 23.) Javonte Williams (-1.6) 24.) Kyren Williams (-1.6) 25.) Saquon Barkley (-1.7) 26.) Isaiah Davis (-1.7) 27.) Josh Jacobs (-1.8) 28.) Chris Brooks (-1.8) 29.) Kenny Gainwell (-1.9) 30.) Pierre Strong (-2.2) 31.) Tyler Goodson…
- Oct 26 Greg Auman (X) Running Backs ranked by total rushing EPA from @NextGenStats through Sunday of Week 7: Minimum 10 carries. 1.) Kenneth Walker III (+10.9) 2.) Christian McCaffrey (+9.5) 3.) Blake Corum (+8.7) 4.) Chuba Hubbard (+6.5) 5.) James Cook (+5.3) 6.) Jaylen Warren (+5.1) 7.) Jaleel McLaughlin (+4.8) 8.) Kyle Monangai (+3.7) 9.) Chris Rodriguez Jr. (+3.3) 10.) Justice Hill (+2.9) 11.) Bucky Irving (+1.5) 12.) Bijan Robinson (+1.0) 13.) Jonah Coleman (+0.9) 14.) Ameer Abdullah (+0.5) 15.) Ollie Gordon II (+0.2) 16.) Brian Robinson (+0.2) 17.) RJ Harvey (-0.5) 18.) Kimani Vidal (-0.7) 19.) Jahmyr Gibbs (-0.7) 20.) Travis Etienne (-0.9) 21.) Seth McGowan (-1.0) 22.) Devin Singletary (-1.0) 23.) Javonte Williams (-1.6) 24.) Kyren Williams (-1.6) 25.) Saquon Barkley (-1.7) 26.) Isaiah Davis (-1.7) 27.) Josh Jacobs (-1.8) 28.) Chris Brooks (-1.8) 29.) Kenny Gainwell (-1.9) 30.) Pierre Strong (-2.2) 31.) Tyler Goodson (-2.3) 32.) CJ Donaldson (-2.7) 33.) Bam Knight (-2.9) 34.) Samaje Perine…
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2026 Fantasy Football RB Rankings - Week 7 Start, Sit Running Backs
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- #Bills RB James Cook to Josh Allen after the his insane TD pass on Sunday: “I don’t know how you do it, boy!” The sideline was jaw-dropped! 🤯 (📽️ @insidetheNFL)
- The entire right side of the Bills OL making sure Maxx Crosby couldn't knife through the backside on the big James Cook catch and run in the fourth quarter. · Quoting Sam Warren: Maxx Crosby might have had 2 or 3 true 1on1s in his 34 pass rushes against the Bills. Got chipped and slid to a bunch on both sides. And when it looked like he'd have a straight rush, Buffalo would have an IOL assigned to him ready to help on an inside move. Raiders don't have an interior threat capable of drawing attention away from Crosby, especially with Tonka Hemingway out. Maxx is still effective (5 pressures), but takes a lot longer when going through multiple bodies. Raiders' 3.21 seconds average time to pressure against Bills was their slowest of the season.
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#Raiders allow a 9-yard carry to James Cook on the first play.
8 more updatesfrom 7 sources
- Oct 18 Bills Team Site 'Saw our guy open' | Josh Allen reflects on crazy flip-pass TD and other team highlights in win at Raiders
- Oct 18 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) James Cook totals 153 yards, 1 TD, no fumbles vs. Raiders
- Oct 18 Levi Damien (Bluesky) Maxx Crosby gets in the backfield to swallow up James Cook for a loss of one.
- Oct 18 Sam Warren (X) Joe Brady's play call got James Cook wide open on that pass to set up the touchdown. Looked like the presnap motion got the Raiders DBs out of position, likely a pick on Taron Johnson in the slot, leaving Cook with no one around him in the flat. Bills now up 30-23 with 4:36 left
- Oct 18 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Bills] James Cook (and the entire offensive line) into the end zone!
- Oct 18 Levi Damien (Bluesky) How do you just leave James Cook uncovered like that. One play later, touchown. That tie didn't last long. At all.
- Oct 18 Sal Capaccio (X) James Cook really making sure to cover the ball wth two hands/arms in traffic today. Not stopping Raiders defenders from going after it.
- Oct 18 Ryan McFadden (X) James Cook had so much space to work with on that 18-yard reception.
- Oct 18 Ryan McFadden (X) #Raiders allow a 9-yard carry to James Cook on the first play.
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#Bills RB James Cook was fined $21,167 for use of the helmet on this play. No flag.
In all, six fines across the league for use of the helmet in Week 5.
2 more updatesfrom 2 sources
- Oct 17 Sal Capaccio (X) Bills fines from Rams game: - DE Bradley Chubb $14,329 for taunting. - RB James Cook $21,167 or use of helmet - S CJ Gardner-Johnson $11,194 for striking/kicking/kneeing Rams DE Brandon Fiske $11,941 for a facemask vs Bills
- Oct 17 Mike Garafolo (X) Also, the #Bills’ Bradley Chubb was fined $14,329 for taunting in his postgame exchange with the #Rams’ Alaric Jackson that led to Jackson striking Chubb. · Quoting Mike Garafolo: #Bills RB James Cook was fined $21,167 for use of the helmet on this play. No flag. In all, six fines across the league for use of the helmet in Week 5.
- Oct 17 Mike Garafolo (X) #Bills RB James Cook was fined $21,167 for use of the helmet on this play. No flag. In all, six fines across the league for use of the helmet in Week 5.
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Davante Adams, Jaylin Noel, James Cook, Emmett Johnson, Najee Harris, Quentin Johnston, Malachi Fields, Roschon Johnson, Kayshon Boutte
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 6 fantasy football lineup decisions involve […]
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 17 RotoBaller NFL Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 6 - James Cook, Derrick Henry, Kenneth Walker III, more
- Oct 17 RotoBaller NFL Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? Davante Adams, Jaylin Noel, James Cook, Emmett Johnson, Najee Harris, Quentin Johnston, Malachi Fields, Roschon Johnson, Kayshon Boutte
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 6? George Pickens, Saquon Barkley, Drake London, Zay Flowers, Davante Adams, James Cook III, Malik Nabers, Chris Olave, Nico Collins
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Joe Brady: James Cook's ball security has to improve or carries will decrease
James Cook ran for 111 yards and two touchdowns against the Rams on Monday night, but a negative play almost became his lasting memory of the game.
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Bills' Brady warns RB Cook of 'consequences' for costly fumbles
Bills coach Joe Brady says RB James Cook has done a lot of "good things" this season, but warned his star runner about the "consequences" of his fumbling issues.
1 more updatefrom 1 source
- Oct 13 CBS Sports NFL Headlines Bills' Joe Brady threatens playing time 'consequences' for James Cook III over fumble issues
- Oct 13 ESPN NFL News Bills' Brady warns RB Cook of 'consequences' for costly fumbles
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Bills starting skill players
HB James Cook
WR Keon Coleman
WR Trent Sherfield
WR Khail Shakir
TE Dawson Knox
16 more updatesfrom 12 sources
- Oct 13 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) James Cook avoids heartbreak after OT fumble
- Oct 12 Josina Anderson (X) Now y’all love James Cook again. #Grace 💁🏾♀️ · Quoting JosinaAnderson: James Cook. Everyone in Buffalo. #Bills+2
- Oct 12 Mike Garafolo (X) Cam Skattebo seeing James Cook’s reaction
- Oct 12 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [Bills] Another James Cook touchdown to take the lead!
- Oct 12 Sam Warren (X) James Cook could be an issue for the Raiders this week.
- Oct 12 Mina Kimes (Bluesky) James Cook is so good at every aspect of the position except one thing and uh there it is
- Oct 12 Sal Capaccio (X) James Cook with another fumble. But the Bills get a break after it was reversed to their ball.
- Oct 12 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Bills halftime RB snap count James Cook III 14 Ty Johnson 5 Ray Davis 2 Out of 21 plays+1
- Oct 12 Pro Football Talk James Cook finds the end zone, giving Bills a 13-7 lead
- Oct 12 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL] James Cook runs it in himself for a Bills touchdown 🗣️
- Oct 12 Matt Lombardo (Bluesky) Has to be encouraging seeing Ty Johnson and Ray Davis contributing for the Bills, with Buffalo’s ground game being essentially ONLY James Cook. Keeps him fresh and makes outbursts like that touchdown more likely.
- Oct 12 Stu Jackson (Bluesky) Touchdown Bills. 17-yard run by RB James Cook, which was set up by a screen pass RB Ty Johnson took 40 yards. Bills 13, Rams 7 with 5:09 left in 1st half
- Oct 12 Sal Capaccio (X) James Cook sought out contact on that run.
- Oct 12 Nathan Jahnke (Bluesky) Bills starting skill players HB James Cook WR Keon Coleman WR Trent Sherfield WR Khail Shakir TE Dawson Knox
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Who Should I Start for Fantasy Football Week 5? Kyren Williams, Khalil Shakir, Davante Adams, DJ Moore, Keon Coleman, Blake Corum, Tyler Higbee, Dalton Kincaid, Matthew Stafford, James Cook III
Who Should I Start? Who Should I Sit? Some of the most common Week 5 MNF fantasy football lineup decisions […]
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Bills vs. Rams Start 'Em, Sit 'Em: Monday Night Football - Matthew Stafford, James Cook, Kyren Williams, DJ Moore, Davante Adams, and more
Week 5 of the NFL season closes with a Monday Night meeting between a pair of Super Bowl hopefuls, as […]
1 more updatefrom 1 source
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Can the Rams contain James cook on Monday night?
Everyone rightfully should be talking about how and if the Los Angeles Rams can handle Josh Allen, but another weapon on the Buffalo Bills is James Cook, can the Rams handle both Allen and Cook? Cook is capable of leading the NFL in rushing touchdowns and rushing scores, he has that type of talent. That […]
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Matchup rankings for Week 5: Upgrade D'Andre Swift, fade James Cook III
The most and least favorable matchups in the NFL for this week's games at the four key fantasy positions.
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Bills start off in 12 personnel with both tight ends to the left, run that way and James Cook gets 4 to start the game.
3 more updatesfrom 3 sources
- Oct 4 Rotoworld Football (Bluesky) James Cook gets just 12 carries in Week 4 loss
- Oct 4 NFL News Poster (Bluesky) [NFL on CBS] James Cook hurdles for the TD 😮
- Oct 4 Sal Capaccio (X) James Cook gets an 8 yard TD run. Bass XP and we are tied 7-7
- Oct 4 Sal Capaccio (X) Bills start off in 12 personnel with both tight ends to the left, run that way and James Cook gets 4 to start the game.
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Running Back Matchups to Target in Week 4 - Christian McCaffrey, James Cook, More
Another Sunday of NFL football awaits. Many running backs will be handed the ball on Sunday, but which backs will […]
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