Ty Johnson pulled up with a lower-leg injury in practice on Saturday, putting his reserve role in immediate jeopardy. While Johnson commanded a 65-percent third-down Snap Share and a 56-percent two-minute-drill Snap Share last season, his absence would leave a massive void in high-leverage passing situations.
Any missed time for the lightning-fast satellite back elevates the fantasy ceiling for James Cook, while opening high-value touches for second-year bruiser Ray Davis. Cook has moved up to PlayerProfiler’s RB5 in the “World Famous” Draft Kit.
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James Cook profile featured a modest 8.4-percent Target Share and 33 receptions in 2025, keeping his ceiling constrained in PPR formats. While Ty Johnson handles pass-down work, his low involvement limits any meaningful standalone fantasy output. Meanwhile Ray Davis‘ contingent value ticks up with Josh Allen more inclined to check it down.
Cook is a efficient, volume-based runner who would be teed up for a career year with an increased target share. Cook is already PlayerProfiler’s RB5 in redraft this season, and his ceiling is only rises with news of greater involvement in the Bills passing game.
On a day where Josh Allen laid a fantasy dud, James Cook made sure he showed up for the Bills and fantasy managers. Rushing 16 times for 117 yards and two touchdowns, this was the ninth game of the season in which he recorded more than 100 rushing yards. His day was highlighted by a 44-yard run where he snatched some ankles in the open field on his way to the score. The Bills scored 20 points in the first half and stalled in the second but where able to hold on for the narrow victory.
Fannin led the Browns in receptions and targets for the third straight week and set a team record for the most receptions by a rookie in a season. Sanders found Fannin to open the scoring on a 13-yard play, and later in the game, Fannin showed off his versatility by rushing a carry into the endzone. He has put together a spectacular rookie season and has surged up the tight end rankings. He will be a must-start again in Week 17 as the Browns take on their divisional rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Author: Dane Madoche(@FF_DaMaddog)
The Buffalo Bills lost some ground in the AFC East race as they fell to the Houston Texans, but James Cook and Khalil Shakir continued to deliver. Cook carried 17 times for 116 yards and a touchdown plus three catches for another 13 yards, while Shakir topped 100 receiving yards for the first time this year and a season high eight receptions.
Cook and Shakir performed up to expectations but they were the only Bills who did, Josh Allen cleared 250 passing yards but threw two interceptions, no other skill player caught more than three passes or had more than 45 yards from scrimmage.
Cook and Shakir are the only safe fantasy options on the Bills roster, besides Allen who’s the best fantasy quarterback, and they delivered despite to the loss and difficult matchup.
Author: David Leonard Jr. (@RealDelcoDave)
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury, but was seen out there on the practice field on Thursday. Sounds like he will be good to go in Week 10 against the Miami Dolphins. He faced this Miami Dolphins team in Week 3, he finished with 108 rushing yards and a score. He is a must start in all formats, so far on the season Cook has rushing having 867 yards on the ground which ranks 2nd among running backs. He also has 7 rushing touchdowns.
Author: Jake Lewis (@Lewylewis5)
Buffalo Bills star running back James Cook was designated Did Not Participate in Wednesday practice.
Bills running back James Cook did not practice Wednesday due to an ankle injury sustained at the end of the win over the Kansas City Chiefs. This would leave Ty Johnson and Ray Davis as the top backs for Buffalo. Ray Davis would likely see the early down work while Johnson would see passing down work.
Cook not practicing would behoove fantasy players to pick up and stash either Ray Davis or Ty Johnson. Ray Davis has the size and athletic profile to be a wonderful bell cow back, but the team clearly trust Johnson over Davis on passing downs. Either back is valuable should Cook not play, it all comes down to which back you prefer.
Author: Jesse Baldwin @J_Baldwin51
