James Cook
Buffalo Bills Overview
QB Health / Depth
Buffalo Bills QB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects starter stability, backup depth and current availability. QB1 Josh Allen has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB2 Kyle Allen has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. QB depth Shane Buechele currently carries a roster status of DEV.
WR Health / Depth
Buffalo Bills WR Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects the health and usable depth of the receiving group. WR1 DJ Moore is listed Questionable with Shoulder • Shoulder - AC Joint • Sprain. WR2 Khalil Shakir has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR3 Keon Coleman has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. WR5 Greg Dortch has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Offensive Line Strength
Buffalo Bills is rated Strong. This public grade summarizes the current blocking environment for the offense, including protection quality and the ability to support a dependable rushing attack. A Strong grade indicates the line is providing a favorable foundation for both the passing game and rushing workload.
RB Health / Depth
Buffalo Bills RB Health / Depth is rated Elite. This public grade reflects the condition of the lead backs, the quality of the available depth chart and how much proven depth remains behind the starter. RB1 James Cook has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB2 Ty Johnson has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. RB3 Ray Davis is listed Questionable with Illness. RB depth Brock Lampe currently carries a roster status of DEV.
TE Health / Depth
Buffalo Bills TE Health / Depth is rated Strong. This public grade reflects current availability and usable depth at tight end. TE1 Dalton Kincaid is listed Questionable with Chest. TE2 Dawson Knox has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE3 Jackson Hawes has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker. TE4 Keleki Latu has no current injury limitation recorded in Stat Cracker.
Defensive Line Strength
Buffalo Bills is rated Weak. This public grade summarizes how well the defensive front is holding up against the run and creating pressure in the passing game. A Weak grade indicates the current front is not consistently controlling the line of scrimmage or generating enough disruption.
Public team-context grades summarize the player's weekly environment without publishing Stat Cracker's private formula weights, raw inputs or model calculations.
Week 8 Outlook
Stat Cracker Analysis
James Cook ranks #5 of 37 running backs for Week 8. Expected involvement and scoring opportunity are among the strongest at the position. Recent production is also supporting the outlook. The matchup is a concern, but the role and broader scoring environment are strong enough to keep the projection near the top.
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Week 8 Game Details
WHY HE IS RANKED HERE
What Stat Cracker Likes
- The team enters a strong expected scoring environment for the week.
- His expected involvement and scoring opportunities stand out favorably against other players at the position this week.
- Recent production is supporting the current weekly outlook.
- He gets the benefit of playing at home this week.
What Could Go Wrong
- The opponent presents one of the tougher relative matchups in this week’s player pool.
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2026 Performance
Roster & Availability
Team: Buffalo Bills
Position: RB
Depth: #1
Roster Status: Active
Injury: None Reported
Next 3 Weeks
Rolling three-week matchup view anchored to the real current NFL week. Early future projections update as Stat Cracker refreshes its weekly model.
HOME vs Baltimore Ravens
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
The matchup grades tough because the opponent run defense, while strong run blocking, dependable workload and goal-line usage helps preserve the floor. Baltimore Ravens grades as a strong run defense, which can suppress rushing efficiency. Buffalo Bills brings above-average run blocking into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent Run Defense • Run Blocking • Workload • Goal-Line Role
AWAY @ Minnesota Vikings
Why Stat Cracker is cautious about this matchup
The matchup grades tough because the opponent run defense, while strong run blocking, dependable workload and goal-line usage helps preserve the floor. Minnesota Vikings grades as a strong run defense, which can suppress rushing efficiency. Buffalo Bills brings above-average run blocking into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent Run Defense • Run Blocking • Workload • Goal-Line Role
AWAY @ New York Jets
Why Stat Cracker likes this matchup
Stat Cracker grades this as an elite matchup because a favorable run-defense matchup, strong run blocking and dependable workload. New York Jets grades below average against the run, improving expected rushing efficiency. Buffalo Bills brings above-average run blocking into the matchup.
Key Drivers: Opponent Run Defense • Run Blocking • Workload • Goal-Line Role
Future projections may change as injuries, depth charts, weather, workload and team conditions are refreshed. Stat Cracker does not rewrite locked historical predictions.
Previous Games vs Baltimore Ravens
Past opponent performance is supporting context only. Personnel, coaching and team strength can change between meetings.
Weekly Prediction History
| Week | Prediction | Actual | Differential | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Week 8 | RB #523.4 pts projected | Pending | — | HOME vs BAL |
| 2026 Week 6 | RB #622.8 pts projected | 22.8 ptsActual RB #3 | +0.0 pts | AWAY @ LV |
| 2026 Week 5 | RB #1021.0 pts projected | 22.3 ptsActual RB #4 | +1.3 pts | AWAY @ LAR |
| 2026 Week 4 | RB #722.6 pts projected | 15.3 ptsActual RB #16 | -7.3 pts | HOME vs NE |
| 2026 Week 3 | RB #722.9 pts projected | 19.4 ptsActual RB #6 | -3.5 pts | HOME vs LAC |
| 2026 Week 2 | RB #1914.5 pts projected | 20.4 ptsActual RB #4 | +5.9 pts | HOME vs DET |
| 2026 Week 1 | RB #1616.9 pts projected | 8.4 ptsActual RB #19 | -8.5 pts | AWAY @ HOU |
Differential is actual fantasy points minus the Stat Cracker projected point total. Green means the player outscored the projection; red means the player finished below it.