James Cook

23-Year-Old Running BackRB

Buffalo Bills

2022 Rush/Rec Stats

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YDS

507

YDS

180

2023 Projections

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2022 Fantasy Outlook

Drafted 63rd overall this year, Cook might be a luxury pick for a Super Bowl contender without many glaring needs, but that doesn't mean he won't have an impact. Dalvin's younger brother doesn't have a path to the same kind of role the elder Cook enjoys in Minnesota, but the Georgia product did show a well-rounded skill set last year, producing 1,012 yards and 11 TDs on only 140 touches as part of a backfield committee with fellow NFL draft pick Zamir White (fourth round). Cook lacks ideal size to grind out yards between the tackles, but that's not really the Bills' strength anyway, and his strong receiving production last season (284 yards, four TDs) suggests he could be a good fit in one of the NFL's more pass-happy offenses. Buffalo brings back Devin Singletary as the likely lead runner and still has Duke Johnson and Zack Moss as depth options, but Cook might ultimately prove to be the best of the bunch. Read Past Outlooks

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Overall

Running Back

Height 5'11"

Weight 190

DOB 9/25/1999

College Georgia

Drafted 2nd Rd 2022 #63 Overall

Expected to see more work in 2023

RBBuffalo Bills

February 28, 2023

Bills GM Brandon Beane said Cook is expected to a bigger part of the offense in 2023, according to Matt Lombardo of Heavy.com.

ANALYSIS
"We're excited about Cook, and looking forward to what he can do in Year 2, especially with an expanded workload and more touches," Beane said Tuesday. With Devin Singletary slated for free agency this offseason, Cook has a chance to carve out the lead-back job in Buffalo after he averaged 5.7 yards per carry on 89 rushes as a rookie. The Bills will very likely add to their backfield this offseason, but Cook's fantasy arrow is pointing upward.

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Advanced NFL Stats

How do James Cook's 2022 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. 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. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.

Broken Tackle %
The number of broken tackles divided by rush attempts.
Positive Run %
The percentage of run plays where he was able to gain positive yardage.
% Yds After Contact
The percentage of his rushing yards that came after contact.
Avg Yds After Contact
The average rushing yards he gains after contact.
Rushing TD %
Rushing touchdowns divided by rushing attempts. In other words, how often is he scoring when running the ball.
Touches Per Game
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) he is averaging per game
% Snaps w/Touch
The number of touches (rushing attempts + receptions) divided by offensive snaps played.
Air Yards Per Game
The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
Air Yards Per Snap
The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
% Team Air Yards
The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
% Team Targets
The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
Avg Depth of Target
Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
Catch Rate
The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Drop Rate
The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
Avg Yds After Catch
The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
% Targeted On Route
Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
Avg Yds Per Route Run
Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.

Broken Tackle %

18.0%

Positive Run %

87.6%

% Yds After Contact

47.3%

Avg Yds After Contact

2.7

Rushing TD %

2.2%

Touches Per Game

6.9

% Snaps w/Touch

42.8%

Air Yards Per Game

3.6

Air Yards Per Snap

0.22

% Team Air Yards

1.2%

% Team Targets

5.8%

Avg Depth of Target

1.8 Yds

Catch Rate

65.6%

Drop Rate

9.4%

Avg Yds After Catch

6.7

% Targeted On Route

24.8%

Avg Yds Per Route Run

1.40

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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart

Snap Counts

Snap %

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D.Devin Singletary

J.James Cook

N.Nyheim Hines

Z.Zack Moss

D.Duke Johnson

#% of Team Snaps

75764%

30125%

756%

716%

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Receiving Alignment Breakdown

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Measurables Review View College Player Page

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 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.42 sec

Vertical Jump

33.0 in

Broad Jump

124 in

Hand Length

9.38 in

Arm Length

30.75 in

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