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James Cook. Cook was last year's rushing leader, and while he managed just 57 yards last week, he still averaged 4.4 YPC. In addition to being the rushing leader, he also ranked 10th in success rate among RBs (44.7%) and second in rushing yards over expected per rush (+1.1). He creates yardage, even when it's not there.
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Cook's elite yards-over-expected (+1.1) and success rate (44.7%) show he creates yardage consistently.

Cook was last year's rushing leader and ranked 10th in success rate among RBs (44.7%) and second in rushing yards over expected per rush (+1.1), demonstrating his ability to create yardage even when it's not there. Despite managing just 57 yards in Week 1 against the Texans, he still averaged 4.4 YPC, showing the explosive rushing attack from last year is still present.

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