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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get projected stats and fantasy points for James Cook in Week 2, 2026.
James Cook's projected stats forecast a premium fantasy score on Thursday at 8:15 PM ET when his Buffalo Bills face the Detroit Lions.
According to Dimers' NFL player projections, Cook ranks as one of the top running back choices for Week 2.
James Cook Week 2 fantasy football projection
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Based on advanced data modeling, Cook is projected for 19.9 fantasy points in PPR this week, and 18.5 in half-PPR, making him one of the premier running back starts.
James Cook projected box score for Week 2
Here’s how our model breaks down Cook's expected production against the Lions:
- Rushing yards: 87.8
- Receptions: 2.6
- Receiving yards: 22.2
- Anytime TD probability: 57.3%
- First TD probability: 12.9%
Conclusion
James Cook's Week 2 fantasy football projections suggest a strong outlook, with the Buffalo Bills RB projected for 88 rushing yards against the Lions, giving him solid value for fantasy managers in both PPR and Half-PPR formats.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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