Buffalo Rumblings on James Cook
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Cook has nearly as many fumbles (4) as he does touchdowns (5) this season, and he's averaging a fumble on every 44 touches since the start of the 2025 regular season. When asked earlier this week, head coach Joe Brady said that, eventually, Cook needs to start protecting the football if he expects to play the snap share and maintain the carry share that he has over the last calendar year.
STACKED’s take
Cook's fumble rate (4 in 5 TDs) threatens snap/carry share if he doesn't improve.
Cook has developed a significant fumble problem over his last 23 games, averaging a fumble on every 44 touches since the start of the 2025 regular season; he has nearly as many fumbles (4) as touchdowns (5) this season. Head coach Joe Brady warned that Cook needs to start protecting the football if he expects to maintain his snap share and carry share. The Raiders have scouting information about the success of "Peanut Punches" on Cook and will likely attack the ball on every touch. Brady may follow through on his threat to limit Cook's touches and snaps if he fumbles again, creating a significant downside risk despite Cook's strong efficiency (5.6 yards per carry, 15 rushing attempts of 10+ yards this season).
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