James Cook III Stats: 2026 and career rushing, receiving and fantasy numbers
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 190 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 18.9
- Pos rank
- RB8
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 8 vs. Ravens, Sun Nov 1, 1:00 PM ET 28th vs. RBs, tough
James Cook III 2026 Stats
Touchdowns account for 32% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
- Rush yards
- 627
- 117 Carries
- Yds / carry
- 5.4
- Rush TD
- 6
- Receiving
- 10 rec · 89 yds
- 14 Targets · 0 TD
James Cook III Rushing Stats
Lead back · High volume · Above-average efficiency
Efficiency
- Yards after contact per carry - 31st of 76 RBs1.7631st of 76
- Explosive run rate - 3rd of 76 RBs18.8%3rd of 76
- Fantasy points per opportunity - 13th of 76 RBs0.7913th of 76
- Yards before contact per carry - 3rd of 76 RBs3.603rd of 76
- Broken tackles - 6th of 76 RBs86th of 76
Usage
- Snap share - 13th of 76 RBs66.7%13th of 76
- Target share - 19th of 76 RBs8.8%19th of 76
- Red-zone opportunities - 13th of 76 RBs2413th of 76
- Targets per game - 34th of 76 RBs2.334th of 76
Ranks: 2026 through Week 7 among 76 qualified RBs.
Rushing profile
Cook III breaks explosive runs and plays most snaps.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 19.5 carries and 2.3 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
14.0
Career PPG
73 games, 5 seasons
99%
Availability
Share of team games played
53%
Top-24 weeks
Top-24 RB finishes
8.7
Weekly swing
Moderate week-to-week
What His Career Numbers Say
Cook III has averaged 14.0 fantasy points per game over 73 games and 5 seasons, with three top-12 finishes (2023, 2024, 2025). The average hides two careers: 16.3 a game in his four seasons with a starter's volume, 6.3 in the one without it.
So far in 2026 he is at 18.9 per game, up 1.2 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 21.8 carries plus targets a game against 20.5. His quarterback this season has been Josh Allen.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Cook III's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,621Rush yards2025
- 18Total TD2024
- 302.2Fantasy pts2025 · RB6
- 6,167Career scrimmage yds2022–2026
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James Cook III Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does James Cook III have in 2026?
James Cook III has 113.6 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 8, 18.9 per game across 6 games. That total ranks RB13 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does James Cook III have this season?
James Cook III has 627 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 8, 105 a game at 5.4 yards per carry. His high was 154 yards, in Week 3 against the Chargers.
How many touchdowns does James Cook III have this season?
James Cook III has 6 touchdowns in 2026 through Week 8: 6 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does James Cook III have this season?
James Cook III has 6 rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 8, on 117 carries.
How many carries does James Cook III have this season?
James Cook III has 117 carries in 2026 through Week 8, 19.5 a game, for 627 yards. His high was 25 carries, in Week 5 at the Rams.
How many receptions does James Cook III have this season?
James Cook III has 10 receptions for 89 yards in 2026 through Week 8, on 14 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 at the Texans.
How many receiving yards does James Cook III have this season?
James Cook III has 89 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 8, 14.8 a game on 10 catches. His high was 58 yards, in Week 6 at the Raiders.
How many targets does James Cook III have this season?
James Cook III has drawn 14 targets in 2026 through Week 8, 2.3 a game, and caught 10 of them. His high was 4 targets, in Week 1 at the Texans.
How many games has James Cook III played in 2026?
James Cook III has played 6 games in the 2026 season through Week 8.
What were James Cook III's stats last season?
In 2025, James Cook III ran for 1,621 yards and 12 touchdowns and caught 33 passes for 291 yards in 17 games. That was 302.2 PPR points (17.8 per game), an RB6 finish.
What are James Cook III's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 73 games, James Cook III has 4,904 rushing yards and 38 rushing touchdowns, plus 140 catches for 1,263 yards, for 1021.7 PPR fantasy points (14.0 per game).
How many touchdowns does James Cook III have in his career?
James Cook III has 47 touchdowns in his NFL career: 38 rushing and 9 receiving, over 73 games.