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Underdog Fantasy Football Show on James Cook

PodcastThe First Round of 2026 Fantasy Drafts Is All Wrong
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He led the NFL most carries per game, 19 and a half rushing yards per game at 98 and a half...I think I just see it more with like the sake one Barkley, Kenneth Walker, Devon Adrian range rather than James cook
Mentioned at 43:43 – 46:26

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Cook's floor is elite (RB6, 19.5 carries/game) but ceiling limited by low receiving volume.

Ranked 14th overall by the source (vs. Yahoo ADP of 10th), Cook led the NFL in carries per game (19.5) and rushing yards per game (98.5) with a sustainable 5.1 yards per carry; he was RB6 last year. However, the source breaks ties in favor of backs with higher ceilings due to Cook's limited receiving work (not many catches despite Josh Allen's dual-threat nature reducing checkdown necessity). The source notes losing the offensive line coach and having a first-time head coach (Sean McDermott promoted) as minor concerns, but the floor is completely established.

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