James Cook
RB · Buffalo Bills
Roster observation: 2026, Week 6. 2026-10-18 12:04:05 UTC
Week 6, 2026 projection
19.3 PPR points
Point-per-reception scoring. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet.
2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
RB6 among 106 available RB projections for this period. Ties share a rank.
Week 6, 2026 outlook
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No sourced injury report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm health or game-day availability. James Cook had a scheduled Week 6 matchup away at Las Vegas Raiders. Kickoff: 2026-10-18 20:25:00 UTC.
The stored Week 6 forecast is 19.3 PPR points. These Week 6 numbers come from the Week 6 projection board. Shark Snip's own Week 6 projections aren't ready yet. This is a pregame forecast. Carries per game averaged 20.3 across 3 recorded totals in 2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. There is not a complete three-game comparison window. These are past results, not a workload forecast.
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Week 6 matchup
LV
Las Vegas Raiders
Scheduled away matchup
Kickoff reached
2026-10-18 20:25:00 UTC
Use the results source for the score; stored forecasts are pregame.
Recorded usage change
The latest three listed games are compared with the preceding three in the same season. A change appears only when both windows have three recorded totals. It is not a forecast.
20.3n=3
Carries per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
1.3n=3
Targets per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
19.5n=3
PPR points per game
2026, weeks 5, 4, 3. Not enough complete data to label a change.
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| Metric | Recent weeks / average | Previous weeks / average |
|---|---|---|
| Carries per game | 5, 4, 3 / 20.3 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 17.0 (2 recorded) |
| Targets per game | 5, 4, 3 / 1.3 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 3.5 (2 recorded) |
| PPR points per game | 5, 4, 3 / 19.5 (3 recorded) | 2, 1 / 15.4 (2 recorded) |
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Compare stored PPR forecasts from the same week, scoring format and source. A difference is not a start/sit recommendation or a probability.
James Cook · RB
19.3
James Cook · PPR
Active roster. 2026-10-18 18:25:05 UTC
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Brock Lampe · PPR
Practice squad. No matching source rows were returned.
Both players need a stored projection.
Open the full start/sit toolTeam injury and practice context
Teammate availability can matter to role context. These source designations do not establish a workload change.
Stale source. Observation time is not available.
| Player | Game designation | Practice | Reported injury | Source date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ar'maj Reed-Adams | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Elbow | Observation time is not available. |
| Bradley Chubb | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Thumb | Observation time is not available. |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Christian Benford | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Toe | Observation time is not available. |
| Dee Alford | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| DJ Moore | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Ed Oliver | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Josh Palmer | Questionable | Limited Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Keon Coleman | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Ankle | Observation time is not available. |
| Landon Jackson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| Spencer Brown | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Back | Observation time is not available. |
| T.J. Sanders | Questionable | Full Participation in Practice | Shoulder | Observation time is not available. |
| Terrel Bernard | Not reported | Limited Participation in Practice | Knee | Observation time is not available. |
| TJ Parker | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Rib | Observation time is not available. |
| Ty Johnson | Not reported | Full Participation in Practice | Hamstring | Observation time is not available. |
Observed depth-chart context
The source’s formation and depth-slot labels are preserved. They are not confirmation of today’s starter, snaps or targets.
Stale source. 2026-10-13 06:02:07 UTC
| Player | Formation | Position label | Source slot | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | Offense | RB:11 | 1 | 2026-10-13 06:02:07 UTC |
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Usage trend
Recent game stats
Regular-season actuals from the listed seasons and weeks. These may include the prior season. Averages use recorded games only and are not predictions.
Last 3 listed games
19.5
PPR average · 3 recorded totals
Last 5 listed games
17.9
PPR average · 5 recorded totals
Last 8 listed games
15.7
PPR average · 8 recorded totals
| Season / week | Opponent | PPR | Pass yards | Rush yards | Receive yards | Targets | Catches | Carries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 / 5 | LA | 22.8 | 0 | 111 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 25 |
| 2026 / 4 | NE | 16.3 | 0 | 75 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 12 |
| 2026 / 3 | LAC | 19.4 | 0 | 154 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 24 |
| 2026 / 2 | DET | 20.9 | 0 | 135 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 21 |
| 2026 / 1 | HOU | 9.9 | 0 | 57 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 2025 / 18 | NYJ | 1.5 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 / 17 | PHI | 8.7 | 0 | 74 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 20 |
| 2025 / 16 | CLE | 26.4 | 0 | 117 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
Injury and practice report
No sourced report was returned for this player and week. This does not confirm that the player is healthy or active.
News and podcast discussion
Stale source. 2026-10-18 09:15:46 UTC
23 mentions in the source window. Discussion velocity: 1.12× the source baseline.
Discussion volume is not a prediction or a measure of accuracy.
Last week, running back James Cook had a crucial turnover in overtime, and while it worked out in the end, it did add to the turnover problem building on Buffalo's offense.
Dean is a great player, and he’s forced three fumbles this season already, which should put James Cook III on high alert, but he can be exploited in coverage.
That depends on the success rate he has when Buffalo runs their deadly under-center play action game, featuring himself and James Cook, against five-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Maxx Crosby.
Bills' Joe Brady warns RB James Cook of 'consequences' for costly fumbles 2026-10-13 22:20:41 UTC
Peyton Manning has his head in his hands after James Cook III's OT fumble 2026-10-13 04:21:03 UTC
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