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James Cook Fantasy: Is the Buffalo Bills player a good RB option for Fantasy Football?

Fans are building their teams ahead of the new season

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NFL Fantasy Football fans are putting together their teams ahead of the 2023 NFL season, which is set to kick off on September 7 with the Week One matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions.

The running back position is very important in Fantasy Football, and Buffalo Bills star James Cook is one of the RB options many may be considering.

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The 23-year-old old could be a good option for your Football Fantasy roster, but just what is the James Cook Fantasy Football grade?

How good is James Cook for Fantasy Football?

Cook had a somewhat limited role last year in his rookie season, reaching a maximum of only a 56 percent snap share in Week 18 against the Patriots.

However, it's worth noting that, from Week 13 onwards, Cook managed to split playing time almost evenly with the veteran Devin Singletary, maintaining an average 40 percent snap share over the team's final seven games.

In of fantasy points, Cook matched Singletary, ranking as the 25th RB in points per game during that period.

Moreover, Cook outperformed Singletary in rushing ability throughout the season, concluding the year with an impressive 5.3 yards per carry, which ranked him fifth in the league.

Cook is poised to make a strong case for becoming the Buffalo Bills' starting running back in his second year, although he faces competition from Damien Harris.

The g of Harris indicates that Cook is likely to secure the valuable -catching role in the backfield.

Given Cook's impressive 27 percent target rate per route run, it is highly anticipated that he will assume a more significant role as a receiver in the Bills' ing game.

James Cook Fantasy Football round: When should you draft him?

While an improvement is expected from James Cook in 2023, he is still probably a player for the lower rounds.

The consensus is that he could be drafted somewhere between 55th and 70th overall.

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