Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz on James Cook

VideoThe 5 BEST late-round handcuff running backs in fantasy footballJuly 17, 2026

From the video

James Cook misses. That's the only evidence that we have that Raheem Mostert is the clear-cut backup here... god forbid something did happen to James Cook, he would be the recommended ad.

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STACKED’s take

Positive signalRole

James Cook is the primary Bills running back, with Raheem Mostert and Ray Davis as backup options if Cook misses time.

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James CookPositiveRole

Cook owns the backfield; easier matchup ahead supports set-and-forget role.

Yahoo Sports NFL

James CookPositiveUsage

Cook dominated backfield with 72% snap share in clean rotation.

Buffalo Rumblings

James CookPositiveValue

Top 12 players in ADP & how their Week 1 went: Jahmyr Gibbs - RB4 ✅ Bijan Robinson - RB7 ✅ Ja’Marr Chase - WR89 ❌ CMC - RB22 ❌ Jonathan Taylor - RB8...

SleeperNFL

James CookPositiveUsage

Cook's 50% route rate in Week 1 marks an increase from prior seasons.

RotoWire NFL Articles

James CookPositiveProjection

Cook's Week 1 dud was matchup-driven; Bills' 36 points signal strong TD upside ahead.

ESPN Fantasy Football

James CookNegativeUsage

Bills scrapped Cook's expanded passing-down role mid-game in Week 1.

NBC Sports Rotoworld

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