ESPN Fantasy Football on James Cook

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Cook's Week 1 dud has easy explanations, from the Texans' stout run defense to Josh Allen taking the reins early. That the Bills totaled 36 points and 409 total yards against that defense speaks volumes about the touchdown potential -- critical to his 2026 outlook -- Cook should have.
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Cook's Week 1 dud was matchup-driven; Bills' 36 points signal strong TD upside ahead.

Cook's Week 1 dud has straightforward explanations: the Texans' stout run defense and Josh Allen's early touchdown runs. The source identifies Cook as the running back to target among available players, noting that the Bills' 36 points and 409 total yards against that defense speaks to his touchdown potential, which is critical to his 2026 outlook. He faces a tricky early schedule (DET, LAC, NE, @LAR) and suboptimal Week 7 bye but remains one of the position's best.

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