ESPN Fantasy Football on James Cook

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RB James Cook III, fantasy's No. 6 scorer at the position last season. Cook turned his 342 touches into 1,912 scrimmage yards and 14 touchdowns, and for the second season in a row he was a notable bargain in terms of ESPN average draft position. This season, Cook isn't such a bargain, as he is going early in Round 2, but he remains worth it.

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Cook's proven 32 TDs in two years justify Round 2 cost; reliable build-around back.

Fantasy's No. 6 scorer at RB last season with 342 touches, 1,912 scrimmage yards and 14 touchdowns; was a notable bargain in ESPN ADP for the second consecutive season, though this season he is going early in Round 2 and is no longer a bargain, but the source still considers him worth the pick as a reliable player to build around given his proven volume and touchdown consistency.

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