ESPN Fantasy Football on James Cook

Cook's 2025 success validates youth-first RB strategy for 2026.

James Cook III, 26 years old, exemplifies the successful youth-at-running-back strategy that worked in fantasy last season; he is part of a cohort of younger backs (Bijan Robinson, Jahmyr Gibbs, De'Von Achane, Chase Brown, Kyren Williams, Javonte Williams, Ashton Jeanty) who delivered strong fantasy results, supporting the case for prioritizing youth over aging veterans at the position.

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