James Cook Stats: 2026 and career rushing, receiving and fantasy numbers
- Age
- 27
- Height / weight
- 5'11", 190 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 16.7
- Pos rank
- RB13
- Rostered
- 99%
Week 4 vs. Patriots, Sun Oct 4, 1:00 PM ET 16th vs. RBs, neutral
James Cook 2026 Stats
2026 through Week 4 · Buffalo BillsTouchdowns account for 24% of his fantasy production, so his weekly output leans on volume more than scoring.
Rushing
- Yards
- 346
- TD
- 2
- Carries
- 58
6.0 Y/C
Receiving
- Rec
- 4
- Yards
- 16
- TD
- 0
8 Targets
Fantasy (PPR)
- Points
- 50.2
- Pos rank
- RB13
20.9 Best Week 2 vs DET9.9 Worst Week 1 @ HOU
Advanced Rushing Stats
Cook is on the field for 71.0% of snaps and draws 9.8% of his team's targets.
| Stat | 2026 Thru Wk 4 | 2025 16 games | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||||
| Yards after contact per carry | 1.66 | 43rd | 2.21 | 74th |
| Explosive run rate | 20.7% | 100th | 12.4% | 82nd |
| Fantasy points per opportunity | 0.70 | 76th | 0.77 | 85th |
| Yards before contact per carry | 4.31 | 100th | 3.02 | 89th |
| Broken tackles | 5 | 91st | 21 | 90th |
| Usage | ||||
| Snap share | 71.0% | 90th | 60.6% | 79th |
| Target share | 9.8% | 69th | 8.9% | 77th |
| Red-zone opportunities | 11 | 84th | 59 | 92nd |
| Targets per game | 2.7 | 60th | 2.5 | 55th |
Percentiles: 2026 through Week 4 among 71 qualified RBs · 2025 (16 games, weeks 1–17) among 74.
Profile: Cook breaks explosive runs and plays most snaps.
For fantasy: his floor is his volume, 19.3 carries and 2.7 targets a game this season; efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
16.7
Fantasy PPG
115
Rush yds/g
1.3
Rec/g
James Cook career stats by season
| Season | GP | Car | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 3 | 58 | 346 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 50.2 | 16.7 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 309 | 1,621 | 12 | 33 | 291 | 2 | 302.2 | 17.8 | RB6 |
| 2024 | 16 | 207 | 1,009 | 16 | 32 | 258 | 2 | 266.7 | 16.7 | RB8 |
| 2023 | 17 | 237 | 1,122 | 2 | 44 | 445 | 4 | 232.7 | 13.7 | RB12 |
| 2022 | 17 | 91 | 525 | 2 | 21 | 180 | 1 | 106.5 | 6.3 | RB44 |
| Career | 70 | 902 | 4,623 | 34 | 134 | 1,190 | 9 | 958.3 | 13.7 | — |
What His Career Numbers Say
13.7
Career PPG
70 games over 5 seasons
99%
Availability
Share of team games he played
51%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 RB
8.8
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, moderate
Cook has averaged 13.7 fantasy points per game over 70 games and 5 seasons, with three top-12 finishes (2023, 2024, 2025). The average hides two careers: 16.1 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 16.7 per game, down 1.0 from 2025. That is despite more volume (22.0 carries plus targets a game against 20.5), so efficiency and scoring are doing it. His quarterback this season has been Josh Allen.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Cook's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 1,621Rush yards2025
- 18Total TD2024
- 302.2Fantasy pts2025 · RB6
- 5,813Career scrimmage yds2022–2026
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James Cook Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does James Cook have in 2026?
James Cook has 50.2 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 16.7 per game across 3 games. That total ranks RB13 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many rushing yards does James Cook have this season?
James Cook has 346 rushing yards in 2026 through Week 4, 115 a game at 6.0 yards per carry. His high was 154 yards, in Week 3 against the Chargers.
How many touchdowns does James Cook have this season?
James Cook has 2 touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4: 2 rushing and 0 receiving.
How many rushing touchdowns does James Cook have this season?
James Cook has 2 rushing touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4, on 58 carries.
How many carries does James Cook have this season?
James Cook has 58 carries in 2026 through Week 4, 19.3 a game, for 346 yards. His high was 24 carries, in Week 3 against the Chargers.
How many receptions does James Cook have this season?
James Cook has 4 receptions for 16 yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 8 targets. His high was 3 catches, in Week 1 at the Texans.
How many receiving yards does James Cook have this season?
James Cook has 16 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, 5.3 a game on 4 catches. His high was 12 yards, in Week 1 at the Texans.
How many targets does James Cook have this season?
James Cook has drawn 8 targets in 2026 through Week 4, 2.7 a game, and caught 4 of them. His high was 4 targets, in Week 1 at the Texans.
How many games has James Cook played in 2026?
James Cook has played 3 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were James Cook's stats last season?
In 2025, James Cook 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's career NFL stats?
Across 5 seasons and 70 games, James Cook has 4,623 rushing yards and 34 rushing touchdowns, plus 134 catches for 1,190 yards, for 958.3 PPR fantasy points (13.7 per game).
How many touchdowns does James Cook have in his career?
James Cook has 43 touchdowns in his NFL career: 34 rushing and 9 receiving, over 70 games.