FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on James Cook

Podcast2026 Half-PPR Fantasy Football Mock Draft: Expert Strategy, Sleepers & Best Pic...August 16, 2026

From the episode

I think that he's a player that is in his prime... all the praise out of training camp is they're going to use him more in the passing game. So he just checks off all the boxes of a player that could be a top three running back.

Mentioned at 10:45 – 12:18

STACKED’s take

Positive signalProjection

James Cook is a top-three RB candidate with increased passing game usage expected.

Andrew Erickson highlights James Cook as a favorite pick in the late first round, citing his progression over three seasons, 18 touchdowns in 2024, and his role as the NFL's leading rusher last year. Erickson notes that the coaching staff plans to increase Cook's involvement in the passing game, supporting his potential as a top-three running back.