James Cook III Fantasy Football Rankings & Outlook

PFM Fantasy Outlook

James Cook III gave Buffalo a dependable running game in its 36-10 win over Baltimore, finishing with 21 carries for 80 yards and a touchdown. He also caught two passes for 21 yards. His five-yard scoring run came after a deep Josh Allen completion helped put the Bills in position, and it was another reminder that Cook remains central to the team's finishing drives. Ray Davis received six carries, but Buffalo continued giving Cook the bulk of the meaningful rushing work.

Cook has 707 rushing yards and seven touchdowns in seven games, along with 12 receptions for 110 yards. PFM ranks him RB9 for Week 9 at Minnesota and RB5 for the rest of the season. The unbeaten Vikings finally lost at Detroit, where Gibbs rushed for 153 yards, offering a useful recent look at how a strong running game can challenge that defense. Cook does not require heavy receiving volume because Buffalo is willing to give him carries near the goal line. Josh Allen's rushing presence still shares some of those scoring opportunities.