RB · BUF · #4
James Cook
- Height
- HT 5'11"
- Weight
- WT 190 lbs
- Birth date
- Sep 25, 1999 (age 26.9)
- College
- Georgia
RB at 26.9 — quiet profile, no red flags either way.
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
7,561
Range 6,862–8,248
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
248.6 pts
14.6 PPG · 16.3 games
1234.6 rush yds · 37.3 rec · 325.2 rec yds
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection — not extra 0–10,000 components.
Process ×1.01
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Cook scored 285.7 Half-PPR points in 2025 (RB6). Age 26.9 RB with a quiet recent trend — wait for a clearer signal. The 2026 projection still has him in every-week starter range.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention James Cook.
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Jeanty had 815 rushing yards after contact as a rookie — 88.5% of his total. The Raiders finally gave him blockers. This is a massive buy-low opportunity.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
285.7
PPG
16.8
Positional finish
RB6
Key stats
- Rush yds: 1621 (RB1)
- Rec: 33 (RB23)
Career (Half-PPR)
4 seasons
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rush yd | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | RB6 | 285.7 | 16.8 | 1621 | 12 | 33 | 291 | 2 | — | — |
| 2024 | — | 250.7 | 15.7 | 1009 | 16 | 32 | 258 | 2 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | 210.7 | 12.4 | 1122 | 2 | 44 | 445 | 4 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | 95.2 | 6.0 | 507 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 1 | — | — |
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Pass | Rush | Rec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W18 | 1.5 | NYJ | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| 2025 W17 | 8.2 | PHI | 0 | 74 | 3 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W16 | 25.9 | CLE | 0 | 117 / 2 TD | 17 · 1 rec |
| 2025 W15 | 30.1 | NE | 0 | 107 / 2 TD | 4 / 1 TD · 2 rec |
| 2025 W14 | 10.1 | CIN | 0 | 80 | 31 · 2 rec |
| 2025 W13 | 17.2 | PIT | 0 | 144 | 33 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W12 | 20.4 | HOU | 0 | 116 / 1 TD | 13 · 3 rec |
| 2025 W11 | 18.9 | TB | 0 | 48 | 66 / 1 TD · 3 rec |
| 2025 W10 | 8.2 | MIA | 0 | 53 | 24 · 5 rec |
| 2025 W9 | 13.0 | KC | 0 | 114 | 11 · 1 rec |
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- RYOE / att
- 1.17yd
- Efficiency
- 3.24
- 8+ in box
- 30.4%
- Time to LOS
- 2.58s
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Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is James Cook's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Cook scores 7,561 out of 10,000 — a top-RB on our board. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is James Cook's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 14.6 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Where can I trade James Cook in a mock dynasty roster?
- Compare Cook against picks and other players in the dynasty trade calculator, or mock-draft with Best Available.