2022 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
89
YDS
507
TD
2
YDS
180
TD
1
2023 Projections
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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Expected to see more work in 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.
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"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.
"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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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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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.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
18.0%Positive Run %
87.6%% Yds After Contact
47.3%Avg Yds After Contact
2.7Rushing TD %
2.2%Touches Per Game
6.9% Snaps w/Touch
42.8%Air Yards Per Game
3.6Air Yards Per Snap
0.22% Team Air Yards
1.2%% Team Targets
5.8%Avg Depth of Target
1.8 YdsCatch Rate
65.6%Drop Rate
9.4%Avg Yds After Catch
6.7% Targeted On Route
24.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
See where James Cook lined up on the field and how he performed at each spot.
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2022 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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Makes big strides in rookie season
Cook finished the regular season with 507 rushing yards on 89 carries (5.7 YPC) and two rushing touchdowns to go with a 21-180-1 line in the receiving game.
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Scores in Sunday's win
Cook rushed 12 times for 39 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Dolphins in the wild-card round.
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Outplays Singletary in Week 18 win
Cook rushed nine times for 45 yards and caught both of his targets for six yards in Sunday's 35-23 win over the Patriots.
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Career-best effort Christmas Eve
Cook rushed 11 times for 99 yards and a touchdown and caught one of two targets for nine yards in Buffalo's win over Chicago on Saturday.
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Finds end zone in key win
Cook carried five times for 34 yards and caught two of three targets for five yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 32-29 win over the Dolphins.
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