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While Cook loses out on goal-line carries to Josh Allen, he's developed a nose for the end zone, with 28 rushing TDs since 2024. He plays in a more trustworthy offense than Bijan Robinson and is more locked in as his team's RB1 than Kyren Williams.

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Cook's recent TD production and locked-in role support rushing TD upside.

Cook has developed a nose for the end zone with 28 rushing TDs since 2024 and plays in a more trustworthy offense than Bijan Robinson while being more locked in as his team's RB1 than Kyren Williams, making him a viable rushing TD candidate despite losing some goal-line carries to Josh Allen.

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Dalvin Cook was drafted in round one.

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Cook's 1,612 rushing yards and elite efficiency with new OC's pass-game emphasis warrant first-round consideration.

ESPN Fantasy Football

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Cook was injury-prone early but became productive, proving concerns can fade.

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Manager excited about Cook as part of RB strategy alongside Zay Flowers.

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One owner reports 'I'm so hyped is because I don't have the injury concerns as much outside of Jeanty coming back too early but if he's not rushed th...

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Mentioned as alternative to CMC in first-round debate. One owner drafted both CMC and Cook at turn but regrets not double-tapping Josh Allen instead.

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