# James Cook

NFL player. Position: **RB**. Team: **BUF**.

## Quick Facts

- **Position:** RB
- **Team:** BUF (Buffalo Bills)
- **Bye week (2026):** 8

## 2026 Outlook

Tier 2 RB candidate entering 2026 season. Led the league in rushing yards and rushing yards per game during 2025, showing elite ground game production. Took on increased receiving role down the stretch—target share jumped from 6% through Week 9 to 9% from Week 10 onward, showing upward trajectory in pass-catching opportunities. Main concern for fantasy is goal-line opportunity share: only handled 40% of Bills' carries from inside the five-yard line last season, creating a ceiling on TD scoring with Josh Allen frequently stealing scoring opportunities around the goal line. Despite this red flag, remains one of the safest RB2/RB3 options with strong rushing floor (per Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings For 2026: Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook and More).

## Role / Depth Chart

Lead back for Buffalo but in a power-share situation around the goal line with QB Josh Allen. Expected to maintain heavy rushing volume with room for continued growth in receiving role.

## Injury Status

Healthy entering 2026.

## Recent News

- 2026-05-12 — Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings For 2026: Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook and More (Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings For 2026: Jahmyr Gibbs, James Cook and More)

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