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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get projected stats and fantasy points for James Cook in Week 2, 2026.
James Cook's projected stats indicate a strong fantasy score on Thursday at 8:15 PM ET when his Buffalo Bills face the Detroit Lions.
According to Dimers' NFL player projections, Cook ranks as one of the leading running back selections for Week 2.
James Cook Week 2 fantasy football projection
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Based on advanced data, Cook is projected for 18.9 fantasy points in PPR this week, and 17.6 in half-PPR, making him one of the top running back starts.
James Cook projected box score for Week 2
Here’s how our model breaks down Cook's expected production against the Lions:
- Rushing yards: 85.8
- Receptions: 2.5
- Receiving yards: 20.2
- Anytime TD probability: 55.0%
- First TD probability: 11.6%
Conclusion
James Cook's Week 2 fantasy football projections suggest a strong outlook, with the Buffalo Bills RB projected for 86 rushing yards against the Lions, giving him solid value for fantasy managers in both PPR and Half-PPR formats.
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