James Cook III stats and fantasy outlook
James Cook III is a running back for the Buffalo Bills. He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026. Next game: vs Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8). Our model projects 15.8 PPR points in a game he plays.
- Team: Buffalo Bills
- Position: running back
- Depth chart: first on the Buffalo Bills depth chart at RB
- Status for Week 8: healthy
- Next game: vs Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8)
- Roundup Score: 92 (7th overall)
- Age: 27
- Experience: 4 seasons
James Cook III stats
| Season | GP | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Carries | Rush yds | Rush TD | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 14 | 10 | 89 | 0 | 117 | 627 | 6 | 113.6 |
| 2025 | 17 | 40 | 33 | 291 | 2 | 309 | 1621 | 12 | 302.2 |
Season totals, full-PPR fantasy points.
Last 3 games
| Week | Opponent | Targets | Rec | Rec yds | Carries | Rush yds | TD | Snaps | PPR pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Week 6 | LV | 3 | 3 | 58 | 22 | 95 | 1 | 66% | 24.3 |
| Week 5 | LAR | 1 | 1 | 7 | 25 | 111 | 2 | 62% | 22.8 |
| Week 4 | NE | 2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 75 | 1 | 59% | 16.3 |
James Cook III usage and role
Depth chart: first on the Buffalo Bills depth chart at RB (as of October 29).
| This season | Last 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Snap share | 67% | 62% |
| Target share | 9% | 7% |
| Targets a game | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Carries a game | 19.5 | 19.7 |
James Cook III Roundup Score and projection
Roundup Score 92 of 99, 7th overall and 5th among RBs. The score is how good he is for fantasy over the rest of the season, from his projected game, role and chance to play; it is rebuilt nightly. In a game he plays, our model projects 15.8 PPR points.
| Targets | 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Receptions | 1.5 |
| Receiving yards | 12.7 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 0.1 |
| Carries | 16.7 |
| Rushing yards | 87.0 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 0.7 |
Buffalo Bills schedule
| Week | Game | Kickoff (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Week 8 | vs Baltimore Ravens | Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 9 | at Minnesota Vikings | Monday, November 9 at 8:15 PM |
| Week 10 | at New York Jets | Sunday, November 15 at 1:00 PM |
| Week 11 | vs Miami Dolphins | Sunday, November 22 at 1:00 PM |
Latest James Cook III fantasy news
Quick answers
Is James Cook III playing in Week 8?
He is not on the injury report as of October 29, 2026; next game vs Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET (Week 8).
How many fantasy points is James Cook III projected for?
Our model projects 15.8 PPR points in a game he plays.
What is James Cook III's Roundup Score?
92 of 99, 7th overall and 5th among RBs.
Is James Cook III a starter?
Yes. He is first on the Buffalo Bills depth chart at RB.
When is James Cook III's next game?
Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET, at home against the Baltimore Ravens.
What is James Cook III averaging this season?
18.9 PPR points a game across 6 games, with 19.5 carries and 2.3 targets.
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