ESPN Fantasy Football on James Cook

ArticleMatchup rankings for Week 5: Upgrade D'Andre Swift, fade James Cook III
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Cook is one of the more heavily involved running backs -- 11th in snap (68%) and 10th in rushing shares (64%) -- but it's the matchup, and how it further complicates his quest for touchdowns, that detracts. The Rams, meanwhile, have yet to allow a touchdown or a 15-fantasy-point game, to a running back this season.
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Rams' stout RB defense and zero rushing TDs allowed make Cook a fade despite heavy usage.

Cook faces the Rams, a defense that has been stout against opposing running backs. Despite being one of the more heavily involved running backs (11th in snap share at 68% and 10th in rushing share at 64%), the matchup complicates his quest for touchdowns. The Bills have run the football nine times inside the opponent's 3-yard line with Josh Allen converting all six of his attempts for scores, while the Rams have yet to allow a touchdown or a 15-fantasy-point game to a running back this season.

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