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Written by Nick Slade, Chief Content Officer
Get projected stats and fantasy points for James Cook in Week 1, 2026.
James Cook's projected stats indicate a premium fantasy football performance on Sunday at 1:00 PM ET when his Buffalo Bills face the Houston Texans.
According to Dimers' NFL player projections, Cook ranks as one of the leading running back prospects for Week 1.
James Cook Week 1 fantasy football projection
Dimers Pro members get full access to the latest data and projections on Cook in the Bills vs. Texans matchup.
Based on advanced modeling, Cook is projected for 18.0 fantasy points in PPR this week, and 16.7 in half-PPR, making him one of the premier running back starts.
James Cook projected stats for Week 1
Here’s how our model breaks down Cook's expected performance against the Texans:
- Rushing yards: 79.7
- Receptions: 2.7
- Receiving yards: 22.9
- Anytime TD probability: 50.1%
- First TD probability: 12.7%
Conclusion
James Cook's Week 1 fantasy football projections indicate a strong outlook, with the Buffalo Bills RB projected for 80 rushing yards against the Texans, giving him solid value for fantasy managers in both PPR and Half-PPR formats.
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Nick Slade, with nearly two decades of experience, is the Chief Content Officer at Cipher Sports Technology Group, overseeing content for Dimers. He specializes in soccer, NBA, and NHL betting, leveraging predictive analytics and machine learning to provide accurate betting insights.
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