Yahoo Sports NFL on James Cook
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Cook had 22 carries for 95 yards and a touchdown in Las Vegas. Vs. light box (6 or fewer defenders): 2 carries, 5 yards (2.5 YPC); Vs. standard box (7 defenders): 5 carries, 16 yards (3.2 YPC); Vs. heavy box (8 or more defenders): 15 carries, 74 yards (4.9 YPC) and 1 TD
STACKED’s take
Cook averaged 4.9 YPC against heavy box, matching season average despite Raiders' defensive load.
Cook exploited a significant mismatch against Las Vegas' 18th-ranked run defense (negative 0.07 EPA per rush) in Week 6, posting 22 carries for 95 yards and 1 TD. His production breakdown reveals a stark pattern: versus light box (6 or fewer defenders) he managed 2.5 YPC, versus standard box (7 defenders) 3.2 YPC, but versus heavy box (8+ defenders) he averaged 4.9 YPC with 1 TD on 15 carries—matching his season average despite the Raiders' apparent defensive commitment. His avoided tackle rate dropped significantly to 4.5 percent versus his season average of 14.6 percent, indicating the Raiders' defensive execution issues rather than Cook's decline.
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