James Cook Fantasy Week 16: Projections, Points and Stats vs. Patriots

James Cook and the Buffalo Bills will meet the New England Patriots and their 21st-ranked run defense (127.4 yards allowed per game) in Week 16, on Sunday at 4:25 PM ET.

For more info on Cook, if you're thinking about him for your daily fantasy roster, scroll down before his upcoming game against the Patriots.

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Cook vs. Patriots Game Info

• Matchup: Buffalo Bills vs. New England Patriots
• Game Day: December 22, 2024
• Game Time: 4:25 PM
• Projected Fantasy Points: 11.5
• PPR Projected Fantasy Points: 12.5
• Projected Rushing Yards: 62.39
• Projected Rushing TDs: 0.46
• Projected Receiving Yards: 16.87
• Projected Receiving TDs: 0.13

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Cook Fantasy Performance

• Cook is the ninth-ranked fantasy player at the RB position and 29th overall, as he has put up 190.0 total fantasy points (14.6 per game).
• During his last three games, Cook has delivered 46.2 total fantasy points (15.4 per game), rushing the ball 34 times for 232 yards and three scores. As a pass-catcher, he has tacked on 50 yards on four receptions (four targets).
• Cook has 75.4 total fantasy points (15.1 per game) in his last five games, toting the ball 62 times for 332 yards with six touchdowns. As a pass-catcher, he has added 62 yards on 10 catches (13 targets).
• The high point of Cook's fantasy season so far was Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, when he carried 11 times for 78 yards and two touchdowns on his way to 27.5 fantasy points. He also had one reception (on one target) for 17 yards with one touchdown as a pass-catcher.
• From a fantasy standpoint, James Cook let down his fantasy managers against the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14, when he mustered only 2.9 fantasy points (6 carries, 20 yards). It was his worst fantasy performance of the campaign.

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Patriots Defensive Performance

• New England has given up over 300 yards passing to two players this year.
• A total of 10 players have thrown for at least one TD against the Patriots this year.
• New England has allowed two or more TD passes to seven opposing QBs this season.
• Three players have passed for at least three TDs in a game versus the Patriots this season.
• A total of six players have collected over 100 yards receiving in a game versus New England this season.
• A total of 20 players have caught a touchdown pass against the Patriots this season.
• A total of two players have caught more than one TD pass versus New England this season.
• The Patriots have allowed five players to rack up more than 100 yards rushing in a game this season.
• New England has given up at least one rushing TD to 11 players this year.
• The Patriots have given up at least two rushing touchdowns to two players this year.

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