FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on James Cook

PodcastThe PERFECT Fantasy Football Draft Strategy for 2026 | The Top Value Picks in E...July 16, 2026

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the running backs you piece together were James Cook David Montgomery Basial Tootin Tony Pollard and Jonathan Brooks

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Positive signalRole

Cook is part of a powerhouse set of running backs in the draft, selected in the early rounds as a core piece.

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James CookPositiveProjection

S-tier vs. Ravens; elite rushing volume, TD streak, and light-box matchup

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Ravens rank 5th in RB PPR allowed; Cook's ground game is where he thrives.

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James CookPositiveProjection

Cook is RB2 in rush YPG (104.5); RB6 on RB11 pace with elite TD upside.

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James CookPositiveNews

Top RBs in 15+ yard run rate through 7 weeks, per @FantasyPtsData: 1. James Cook (9.4%) 2. Kenneth Walker III (8.3%) 3. Jaylen Warren (7.8%) 4. Brae...

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Rush yards over expected per attempt leaders through 7 weeks (min. 50 att), per @FantasyPtsData: 1. Kenneth Walker III (+1.81) 2. Kyle Monangai (+1....

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James CookPositiveProjection

Cook part of league-best Bills offensive duo; team averaging 32.8 PPG with elite metrics.

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