Buffalo Bills
James Cook
HT5'11"
WT190 lbs
EXP4 years
AGE26
RB#4

Career Stats

YearTeamCARYDSTDAVGLNGRECTGTYDSAVGTDLNG
2025BUF3091621125.339233402918.82189
2024BUF2071009164.934032382588.12187
2023BUF237112224.7292445444510.14255
2022BUF9152525.822721321808.61110

Fantasy Outlook

Cook was one of the best ADP values at running back each of the last two years, and while the price might be higher than ever going into 2026, there is no obvious reason why Cook should fall off anytime soon. The formula between Cook, Josh Allen and Buffalo's elite offensive line is one that OC-turned-HC Joe Brady perfected in 2025, when Cook averaged 5.2 YPC over 309 carries -- 102 more totes than his previous career high. Cook's workload has become unexpectedly heavy, and there's maybe some long-term cause for concern given how thin he is at 5-foot-11, 190. On the other hand, Cook doesn't take many direct hits and has an unprecedented amount of cover due to Allen and the excellent offensive line. As long as Allen is healthy, the Bills will get into scoring range regularly, and as long as the Buffalo offensive line remains dominant, there will be ample space for Cook to exploit. Allen's presence also means Cook will never get schemed against the way a running back normally would with production like his.

Bills Lineup

QB
#17J. Allen
#11K. Allen
RB
#4J. Cook
#7R. Davis
WR
#2D. Moore
#5J. Palmer
#10K. Shakir
K. Coleman
TE
#86D. Kincaid
#88D. Knox
K
#16T. Bass