Open Nav
Show Navigation
Show Menu
FANTASY FOOTBALL NEWS

James Cook explodes for 221 total yards

By Jared Smola | Updated on Sun, 17 Dec 2023, 10:39 PM EST
James Cook Headshot

RB James Cook was the Bills' offense in the Week 15 win over the Cowboys, accounting for 221 of the team's 360 total yards (61%). Cook gashed the Dallas run defense all game, turning 25 carries into 179 yards (7.1 YPC) and a score. He added two catches for 42 yards, including an 18-yard TD on a corner route to the front pylon. Cook was the best player on the field in this game -- and the Bills wisely rode him. QB Josh Allen finished with just 94 passing yards on 15 attempts. Don't expect another game like this from the Bills or Cook the rest of the way. But Cook has clearly been the biggest winner from the OC change to Joe Brady. He's now averaged 17.0 carries and 4.8 targets for 141 total yards in four games under Brady. Week 16 brings an excellent matchup vs. the Chargers' 20th-ranked RB defense. The sledding will be tougher in Week 17 against New England, but Cook's passing-game role will keep him a must-start for that one.

Jared Smola Author Image
Jared Smola, Lead Analyst
Jared has been with Draft Sharks since 2007. He’s now Lead Analyst, heading up the preseason and weekly projections that fuel your Draft War Room and My Team tools. He currently ranks 1st among 133 analysts in draft rankings accuracy.
Fantasy Football Sleepers 2024

Fantasy Football Sleepers 2024

9 hours ago

Supercharge your fantasy draft with these 16 fantasy football sleepers. Learn which late-round picks are poised for breakout seasons.

Read More »
Fantasy Football Draft Preview: Quarterbacks

Fantasy Football Draft Preview: Quarterbacks

13 hours ago

QBs are going earlier in fantasy football drafts. Does that mean you need to get your guy early to get an edge? We've got your answer in this draft preview.

Read More »
Best Draft Position Fantasy Football: 12-Team 2024

Best Draft Position Fantasy Football: 12-Team 2024

1:14pm EDT 7/24/24

What’s the best draft position in fantasy football this year? We ran the numbers to find out. The results might surprise you ...

Read More »
Compare Plans » Compare Plans »