James Cook
RB · Buffalo Bills
Roster observation: 2026, Week 8. Fri, Oct 30, 10:07 AM ET
Week 8, 2026 projection
18.8 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week.
Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
RB5 among 103 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 8, 2026 outlook
No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. James Cook has a scheduled Week 8 matchup at home against Baltimore Ravens. Kickoff: Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET.
The stored Week 8 forecast is 18.8 PPR points. Week 8 projections come from a backup source. Shark Snip's projections are unavailable for this week. Carries per game averaged 19.7 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. The preceding three recorded games averaged 19.3. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
What to watch
Week 8 matchup
BAL
Baltimore Ravens
Scheduled home matchup
Scheduled kickoff
Sun, Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET
Check official schedule changes and inactive reports before kickoff.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
19.7n=3
Carries per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change +0.3 against the preceding three games.
2.0n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change -0.7 against the preceding three games.
21.1n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 6, 5, 4. Change +4.4 against the preceding three games.
Inspect the comparison windows
| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 6, 5, 4 / 19.7 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 19.3 (3 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 6, 5, 4 / 2.0 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 2.7 (3 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 6, 5, 4 / 21.1 (3 recorded) | 3, 2, 1 / 16.7 (3 recorded) |
Compare observed teammates
Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
James Cook · RB
18.8
James Cook · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
2.2
Ray Davis · PPR
Active roster. Fri, Oct 30, 8:25 PM ET
James Cook minus Ray Davis: +16.7 PPR points. See each player's source date above.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar'maj Reed-Adams | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| Bradley Chubb | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| Dalton Kincaid | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Chest | Observation time is not available. |
| Dee Alford | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| DJ Moore | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Ed Oliver | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Joe Andreessen | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Ray Davis | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Illness | Observation time is not available. |
| Spencer Brown | Not reported | Did Not Participate In Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| T.J. Sanders | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| TJ Parker | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Tyrell Shavers | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. Mon, Oct 19, 2:02 AM ET
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | Offense | RB | 1 | Mon, Oct 19, 2:02 AM ET |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
21.1
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
20.7
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
15.5
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 6 | LV | 24.3 | 0 | 95 | 58 | 3 | 3 | 22 |
| 2026 / 5 | LA | 22.8 | 0 | 111 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| 2026 / 4 | NE | 16.3 | 0 | 75 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 2026 / 3 | LAC | 19.4 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 / 2 | DET | 20.9 | 0 | 135 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| 2026 / 1 | HOU | 9.9 | 0 | 57 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 2025 / 18 | NYJ | 1.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 17 | PHI | 8.7 | 0 | 74 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
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