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RB James Cook, BUF (3 Viewers)
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
Week 1 RB touches
anyway, great game by James Cook - 9 TDs in his first 34 G, first 3 TD game last night
was encouraging to see Josh Allen only ran twice (9 times Week 1)
- Cook 22
- Davis 4
- Johnson 2
- Cook 12
- Davis 10
- Johnson 2
anyway, great game by James Cook - 9 TDs in his first 34 G, first 3 TD game last night
was encouraging to see Josh Allen only ran twice (9 times Week 1)
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Allen had had his two middle fingers taped together in his left hand. So I’m sure they were at least attempting not to run him as much, to continue healing.
TampaMike19
Footballguy
I can see Cook having some clunkers because that’s what he does. I just don’t see the TD upside but he’s always capable of these boom weeks, like last year.
BespokeJort
Footballguy
Would def not be shocked to see the occasional clunker either but I’m encouraged by seeing them actively sub him in to vulture the 1 yard TD at the goal line last night
elguapo07
Footballguy
I agree but I see some of the preseason favorites for OPOY already having question marks. CMC is hurt, Hill just lost his QB, Jefferson has Darnold throwing to him and Chase is just getting on the field. Granted it’s a long season and Barkley and Lamb are the betting favs now but I can see a scenario that the OPOY will be a guy that was somewhat of a price.
Judge Smails
Footballguy
He looks awesome. Don't see that stopping. Pretty complete back.
fightingillini
Footballguy
Davis is going to see work, and he just ran out the clock in this one. If this was close, Cook likely gets another 5-6 touches.
I thought that BUF was going to be more run heavy this year and that has been the case. Cook likely is going to be a steal as his ADP, especially if he continues to get goal line love.
ilianawindfae
Footballguy
He has the best burst to straightline speed in the NFL. Looks like CJ2K out there to me.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
To not see Latavius Murray in there at the 1 was so pleasant lol
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
That rushing touchdown last night where he hits second gear was something else.
ahartig
Footballguy
One thing to note, during the after game interview with Josh Allen, Allen mentioned that Cook has been begging for more goal line opportunities and that they wanted to give him more. I forget the exact verbiage, but definitely a good sign. Seems like the bills have really come together as a team and are looking out for everyone.
Ignoratio Elenchi
Footballguy
I don’t hate the idea but at a glance 30-1 is one of the worst prices I see on this out there. Please shop around folks.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Also interesting to hear Josh Allen's "on set" comments after the game... something to the effect of "no more stealing short TDs from the runningbacks"
Half-joking in his tone, but maybe with this left hand (which he described as having completely numb fingers) and new commitment to running the ball... bump up Cook (and Davis) and drop Josh Allen down a few notches in leagues where QBs get higher scores for rushing yds & rushing TDs.
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Ray Davis looked pretty good when he ran the ball too. obviously not as good as Cook but if Cook went down I'd have no issue with picking him up and starting him.
when you lose your #1 and #2 WR to free agency, this was a logical conclusion. I figured they might run a bit more. and as Cook catches passes too, I figured if they dont run more, he will likely catch more passes. Either way this year looked good for him. better situation than last year. and hes no longer a rookie, so I expected a bump in his production anyways.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Agreed, everyone had him ranked higher this season versus 2023... I'm talking about ROS vs pre-season rankings. Imagine if he gets 1/2 to 2/3 of Josh Allen rushing TDs (In addition to what was projected for him)?
possible. though he was far from being a TD machine last year. Likely the reason I was able to get him in some of my drafts as cheap as I did. Yardage was good. TD not so good.
Obviously this has flipped so far this year, but the sample size in terms of games played is small. so its hard to say if this is a blip or a sign of things to come. Either way, I'm happy to see it. I own some shares of him in some of my leagues so I'm happy to see him performing.
Dizzy
Footballguy
I guess we got a glimpse of it last night... first goal line carry which probably would have been a lock Josh Allen TD plunge (normally) went to Cook. Maybe it's just the hand for now, or maybe a real effort to keep the QB from taking unnecessary hits. Could be a huge year for Cook.
dkp993
Footballguy
Yes and no to the bolded. Cook was very clearly the first and second down guy as well as being in on goal line and must have plays (like the 4th down TD catch). It looked like the early game plan rotation was 2 series for cook and 1 for Davis. Most of the Davis carries came once the game was out of hand. Cook looks to have a strong hold on the bulk carries.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Agreed. They pulled Cook before they pulled Allen last night. In a close game he would have had a higher ratio of carries/touches to Davis IMO.
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
First 10 touches by RBs were Cook 5, Davis 3, Johnson 2. Somebody in the game thread asked if he was losing his job.
After he scored two TDs in the next 3 minutes they stopped chirping.
ilianawindfae
Footballguy
Bills are so dumb giving him so many touches, they're going to get him hurt.
Every 3rd touch goes to this guy. One of these times he's not going to get back up, why accelerate that process for meaningless exhibition games?
You want him healthy for the playoffs, you goofs.
Every 3rd touch goes to this guy. One of these times he's not going to get back up, why accelerate that process for meaningless exhibition games?
You want him healthy for the playoffs, you goofs.
irish eyes
Footballguy
He's got 10 touches, he's not made of glass. I'm disappointed he's not in there on hurry up at end of half.
MrSoup
Footballguy
This has to be a troll, right?
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Had a big one go right through his hands for a TD last night.x.com
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King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Sure did, beautiful throw over the shoulder.Had a big one go right through his hands for a TD last night.x.com
WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
Anyone picking up Ty or Davis?
Wed, Oct 9, 12:19 PM ROTOWIRE.COM
Cook won't practice Wednesday due to foot and toe injuries, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Spin: According to Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, Cook is banged up coming out of last week's loss to Houston and now falls into the day-to-day category ahead of Monday's game against the Jets. Look for added context regarding Cook's status to arrive no later than Thursday, when the Bills will post their first official Week 6 injury report. While Cook is sidelined for at least Wednesday's session, Ty Johnson and Ray Davis are next up for reps out of the backfield.
Wed, Oct 9, 12:19 PM ROTOWIRE.COM
Cook won't practice Wednesday due to foot and toe injuries, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Spin: According to Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, Cook is banged up coming out of last week's loss to Houston and now falls into the day-to-day category ahead of Monday's game against the Jets. Look for added context regarding Cook's status to arrive no later than Thursday, when the Bills will post their first official Week 6 injury report. While Cook is sidelined for at least Wednesday's session, Ty Johnson and Ray Davis are next up for reps out of the backfield.
dkp993
Footballguy
As a Cook owner I’m not worried about it. They play Monday so it’s just a chance to get him a vet rest day.
Pietaster2
Footballguy
Just picked up Ray Davis and dropped Blake Corum in redraft because of that news and this speculative tweet that speculates (quite unofficially) "turf toe":
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It probably isn't actually turf toe, but being ahead of this kind of news is what wins leagues.
EDIT: To answer your question, Ray Davis is the primary backup and Ty Johnson is the third down/negative game script back. Ray's the one you want if Cook misses time.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
This sounds like a classic veteran rest day to me. Those Yahoo fantasy blurbs do too much editorializing IMO.
WaltonGoggins
Footballguy
Yahoo nothing to do with comment just copied / pasted from Rotowire.
https://www.rotowire.com/football/headlines/james-cook-injury-missing-practice-wednesday-579331
Wed, Oct 9, 12:19 PM ROTOWIRE.COM
Cook won't practice Wednesday due to foot and toe injuries, Maddy Glab of the Bills' official site reports.
Spin: According to Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com, Cook is banged up coming out of last week's loss to Houston and now falls into the day-to-day category ahead of Monday's game against the Jets. Look for added context regarding Cook's status to arrive no later than Thursday, when the Bills will post their first official Week 6 injury report. While Cook is sidelined for at least Wednesday's session, Ty Johnson and Ray Davis are next up for reps out of the backfield.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
Copy that. Doesn't change the fact that I don't believe this to be in any way serious.
Also, I'm probably looking elsewhere if Cook isn't able to go. Neither of the backups would be viable fantasy starts IMO.
Penguin
Footballguy
Toes were severely hyper extended on his left foot
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
He’s a thigh doctor. We need a toe doctor up in here
FarFromHome
Footballguy
If Cook happens to be out, obviously game script aside, I see Ray getting 20 touches. Dudes is baller.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
Looks like he's limited again at practice, which has me leaning in a bit on this injury. Still, they don't play until Monday so this is basically a "Wednesday" for them. Still, I grabbed Davis just in case.
Who is a better stash...Davis or T. Tracy (since both Cook and Singletary are banged up)?
FarFromHome
Footballguy
Damn. Super close for me. Davis a better player but Porter better chance at production this year. Redraft give me Porter and dynasty give me Davis.
Porter??
oddsbodkins
Footballguy
If Cook is out, I don’t have enough players to field a starting lineup without dropping my Allgeier handcuff. Waiting on Nabers news as well because that’ll determine if I pickup a RB or WR. Wondering if I should just stash Davis anyway. Turf toe could be 2-3 weeks.
Pietaster2
Footballguy
2-3 weeks, if Cook is lucky. I’ve seen turf toe keep players out for entire seasons.
