FantasyPros - Fantasy Football Podcast on James Cook

PodcastWeek 3 Fantasy Football RB Rankings: Must-Start Running Backs, Flex Plays & Dee...September 23, 2026

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James Cook has got a theoretical tough matchup here.

Mentioned at 6:05 – 8:40

STACKED’s take

Negative signalMatchup

James Cook ranks eighth but faces tough matchup this week.

James Cook ranks eighth in Week 3 RB rankings but faces a less-than-stellar matchup. The source expresses concern about Cook's matchup this week.

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James CookNeutralMatchup

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

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James CookPositiveProjection

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

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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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James CookPositiveNews

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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