ESPN Fantasy Football on James Cook

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In a tough Week 1 matchup against the Houston run defense, Cook had only 9.9 points, but this isn't the time to sound the alarm. Cook did average 4.4 YPC and he finished the day with 16 total touches. The volume (and production) will be there in an explosive Bills offense. Keep Cook in the RB1 mix for the Week 2 home game against the Lions on Thursday night.

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Cook's 9.9 points and 4.4 YPC support RB1 status despite tough Houston matchup.

Cook had only 9.9 points in a tough Week 1 matchup against the Houston run defense, but Bowen advises this isn't the time to sound the alarm. Cook did average 4.4 YPC and finished the day with 16 total touches. Bowen projects the volume and production will be there in an explosive Bills offense and keeps Cook in the RB1 mix for Week 2 home game against the Lions on Thursday night.

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