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RB James Cook, BUF (3 Viewers)
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BobbyLayne
Footballguy
12th TD in 11 games
came into the season with 9 in 27 g for his career
came into the season with 9 in 27 g for his career
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
took him 8 carries to get 100 yards rushing
sell high everyone
sell high everyone
irish eyes
Footballguy
I assume he's hurt?? Haven't seen him entire 2nd half.
JohnnyU
Footballguy
I just saw him on the TD celebrating with his teammates
irish eyes
Footballguy
Ok so he's just a backup at this point, good to know.
Cowboysfan8
Footballguy
They’re down big, the 3rd down back is in on every down
Dizzy
Footballguy
irish eyes
Footballguy
Wasn't even in 1st down inside the 2, comical. McDermott's an idiot and can't wait to see them go one & done in playoffs.
Dizzy
Footballguy
Looks like they've adopted the Tush Push for goal line carries (3/3 today).
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
grateful for the 3.2 points on the last drive (full ppr)
up to 4.90
up to 4.90
zamboni
Footballguy
He’s an idiot because he doesn’t have his smallest skill player on the field in goal line situations?
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Cook rarely seems to have two good rushing efforts in a row.
zamboni
Footballguy
He’s not getting as much volume as he had been earlier this year - probably by design to not overwork him as a smaller guy and keep him fresh for the playoffsz
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
James Cook saw 100% of Buffalo's running back rushes against the Rams. He ran the ball six times.
Dizzy
Footballguy
James Cook saw 100% of Buffalo's running back rushes against the Rams. He ran the ball six times.
/\RB rushes/\ being the key here. Josh Allen had a very LaDainian Tomlinson-like day on top of having a monster QB game.
With the Buffalo Tush Push as the new standard, you are F"D if relying on Cook as a primary RB in the playoffs (or already F'D if you needed him yesterday).
irish eyes
Footballguy
29 carries in last 3 games combined, 2 of the games he had 20 yards. And they have quit throwing to him. He's a no start in fantasy playoffs.
zamboni
Footballguy
The issue though is snap count - seeing Davis and even Ty Johnson on the field a lot and I don’t think it’s just for blocking purposes.James Cook saw 100% of Buffalo's running back rushes against the Rams. He ran the ball six times.
RenegadeRoy
Footballguy
It's so weird because Cook is good in space and is arguably better as a third down/passing option back than Johnson. I think defenses also key in on the run when they see Cook in there. From a playcalling perspective it's pretty braindead IMO.The issue though is snap count - seeing Davis and even Ty Johnson on the field a lot and I don’t think it’s just for blocking purposes.James Cook saw 100% of Buffalo's running back rushes against the Rams. He ran the ball six times.
I might be starting Rico over him going forward...
zamboni
Footballguy
To follow up, Cook had a 45% snap count last night. Not sure of the rationale but that’s a big concern as one’s RB1 or RB2.It's so weird because Cook is good in space and is arguably better as a third down/passing option back than Johnson. I think defenses also key in on the run when they see Cook in there. From a playcalling perspective it's pretty braindead IMO.The issue though is snap count - seeing Davis and even Ty Johnson on the field a lot and I don’t think it’s just for blocking purposes.James Cook saw 100% of Buffalo's running back rushes against the Rams. He ran the ball six times.
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irish eyes
Footballguy
Agree, mind numbingly stupid. I am also starting Rico over Cook starting next week in playoffs.It's so weird because Cook is good in space and is arguably better as a third down/passing option back than Johnson. I think defenses also key in on the run when they see Cook in there. From a playcalling perspective it's pretty braindead IMO.The issue though is snap count - seeing Davis and even Ty Johnson on the field a lot and I don’t think it’s just for blocking purposes.James Cook saw 100% of Buffalo's running back rushes against the Rams. He ran the ball six times.
I might be starting Rico over him going forward...
efactor
Footballguy
Plus, not getting the goal line carries like he was early in the season. Josh taking them himself now. Big problem for Cook owners.To follow up, Cook had a 45% snap count last night. Not sure of the rationale but that’s a big concern as one’s RB1 or RB2.It's so weird because Cook is good in space and is arguably better as a third down/passing option back than Johnson. I think defenses also key in on the run when they see Cook in there. From a playcalling perspective it's pretty braindead IMO.The issue though is snap count - seeing Davis and even Ty Johnson on the field a lot and I don’t think it’s just for blocking purposes.James Cook saw 100% of Buffalo's running back rushes against the Rams. He ran the ball six times.
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zamboni
Footballguy
As mentioned upthread, I don’t think they ever envisioned him to be a big workhorse. He averaged around 14 carries and fewer than 3 receptions a game last year. This year, it’s been a bit less at around 13 and 2. The difference is that he’s scored 12 TDs so far this year versus 6 all of last. So he’s become largely dependent on TDs and big plays.Plus, not getting the goal line carries like he was early in the season. Josh taking them himself now. Big problem for Cook owners.To follow up, Cook had a 45% snap count last night. Not sure of the rationale but that’s a big concern as one’s RB1 or RB2.It's so weird because Cook is good in space and is arguably better as a third down/passing option back than Johnson. I think defenses also key in on the run when they see Cook in there. From a playcalling perspective it's pretty braindead IMO.The issue though is snap count - seeing Davis and even Ty Johnson on the field a lot and I don’t think it’s just for blocking purposes.James Cook saw 100% of Buffalo's running back rushes against the Rams. He ran the ball six times.
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VikingFrog
Footballguy
He’s a great RB2/RB3
He has big games mostly every other game.
I sat him against Seattle week 8, rattling off the same data points you are all pointing to in this thread.
Sit him at your own risk in round 1 of the playoffs.
I’m starting him without confidence.
He has big games mostly every other game.
I sat him against Seattle week 8, rattling off the same data points you are all pointing to in this thread.
Sit him at your own risk in round 1 of the playoffs.
I’m starting him without confidence.
irish eyes
Footballguy
Can be dumped in dynasty leagues. Splits carries with 2 other backs, they don't throw to him anymore and comes out inside the 10.
Don’t forget that Josh is the goal line back. Hell, he’s got 2 Rushing TDs today.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Bump
Harjiran
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irish eyes
Footballguy
I'm trying. I'm just bitter I benched him.
General Malaise
Footballguy
Lol.....scorching hot takes in here, fellas.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
The bad news about next week is that he seems to pop off every other week.
He’s RB13 after today in my half point PPR league. Lots of complainers about him on the weeks he doesn’t blow up.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
Every other week Myth Busted!
MrSoup
Footballguy
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Rushing TDs not a problem this year.
Ilov80s
Footballguy
Funny how that works
BobbyLayne
Footballguy
4th round pick most redraft folks took as an RB2
far exceeded his draft capital
9th in PPG, 9th in Consistency
17 TD season
FFers bitched about him every other week
far exceeded his draft capital
9th in PPG, 9th in Consistency
17 TD season
FFers bitched about him every other week
The Duff Man
Footballguy
Most rushing TDs in Bills history, even with his QB stealing a lot of them. Great season from Cook. Hoping they are smart and ride him in the playoffs.
VikingFrog
Footballguy
He overperformed every other week.
So everyone bitching probaly started him the wrong weeks.
He had a nice run for the playoffs last 3 weeks that looks to be winning me a championship. And for that… I thank him.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I hold him in a dynasty league and admittedly never feel confident starting him, but he has had a great year. He will never be a high-touch guy and is a little big play/TD dependent. I thought he would be more of a receiving back but that has never really taken off.
jm192
Footballguy
I struck out looking on this guy. I was probably his biggest hater.
I thought Allen would take too much goal line work. I thought Ray Davis would be a big thorn in his side. I really though you'd look up today and see Najee Harris numbers.
Woof. Dude was an absolute stud. I had almost no shares. Gotta eat some crow on this one. Back to the drawing board.
I thought Allen would take too much goal line work. I thought Ray Davis would be a big thorn in his side. I really though you'd look up today and see Najee Harris numbers.
Woof. Dude was an absolute stud. I had almost no shares. Gotta eat some crow on this one. Back to the drawing board.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I don’t think anyone thought he would cross the stripe the way he did. I hold him in dynasty and thankfully nobody wanted him prior to the season when I was looking to trade him.
