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IND
WAS
30
13
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PIT
CLE
24
27
FINALFINAL
TEN
BAL
18
24
FINALFINAL
NE
BUF
29
26
FINALFINAL
NYJ
CHI
12
23
FINALFINAL
JAX
CIN
22
17
FINALFINAL
DAL
HOU
34
30
FINALFINAL
ARI
NYG
24
36
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LAR
PHI
24
20
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GB
TB
17
14
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MIA
MIN
10
15
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KC
LV
30
27
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LAC
SEA
23
30
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SF
14
24
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CAR
26
32
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ATL
NO
45
24
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James Cook or Emanuel Wilson

Who Should I Start? - Week 5 • Start New
James Cook

James Cook

RB • Buffalo Bills BUF
Emanuel Wilson

Emanuel Wilson

RB • Seattle Seahawks SEA
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Cook over Wilson

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Cook ... 52.17%

BOTH ... 47.83%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 15.59
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
13.73 79.9 0.61 1.29 6.76 0.02 15.59
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Outlook James Cook

James Cook at Rams — Primed for High-Scoring Road Battle

Cook continues to spearhead Buffalo's backfield ahead of Ray Davis and Ty Johnson, leaning into elite rushing efficiency that currently sits at 6.0 yards per carry this season. Buffalo's coaching staff has maximized his explosive running style through tailored power schemes, though Josh Allen remains a regular threat to siphon goal-line plunges.

In a projected high-scoring dome environment against the Rams, Cook offers an enviable weekly ceiling alongside his stable baseline. Our weekly projection expects around 80 rushing yards and roughly 14 carries, so fantasy managers should feel confident slotting him into their lineups as a premier RB1 across all formats.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
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EXPERT ANALYSIS

Owners starting Wilson over Cook

 
 
 
 
START BOTH START BENCH BOTH BN

Wilson ... 0%

BOTH ... 47.83%

PROJECTION
FPTS: 11.08
RUSH ATT RUSH YD RUSH TD REC REC YD REC TD FPTS
13.68 50.34 0.29 0.88 10.04 0.23 11.08
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Outlook Emanuel Wilson

Emanuel Wilson vs SF: Flex appeal rises with expanded backfield role

With primary running back Jadarian Price on injured reserve due to a chest injury and Zach Charbonnet working his way back, Wilson has stepped into substantial volume for Seattle. Coming off a 24-touch, two-touchdown breakout performance, he operates as the lead early-down runner alongside George Holani in a depleted Seahawks backfield.

In a high-stakes divisional battle against the undefeated 49ers, our models project Wilson for around 14 carries, 53 rushing yards, and 11.5 fantasy points. His roster rate has surged to 75%, making him a viable flex option whose workload provides a steady weekly floor despite a stout opponent.


FantasySP AI Analysis Updated 11 hrs ago
Latest News Emanuel Wilson
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Performance James Cook
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
12756.31280
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
362296.42280
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Performance Emanuel Wilson
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ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
21813.913391
Season stats based on the past 7 days

ATT YDS AVG TD REC YDS TD
30953.213391
Season stats based on the past 14 days
Next Up ❱ Redzone Touches
Redzone Touches James Cook
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 @HOU 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 DET 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Redzone Touches Emanuel Wilson
REDZONE
WK OPP ATT TAR REC
1 NE 🔓 🔓 🔓
2 @ARI 🔓 🔓 🔓
3 @WAS 🔓 🔓 🔓
4 LAC 🔓 🔓 🔓

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Next Up ❱ Own/Start Comparison
OWN/START James Cook
OWN
100%
No change since last week.
START
100%
No change since last week.
OWN/START Emanuel Wilson
OWN
75%
+24.5 compared to last week
START
50%
+43.63 compared to last week
Next Up ❱ Consensus Rankings
Expert Consensus James Cook
7th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Expert Consensus Emanuel Wilson
28th
Average Ranking of Fantasy Experts
Next Up ❱ Player Breakdowns
Breakdown James Cook

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 7th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 9th with 60.50 total points (15.13 avg).
  • Currently 37.6 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.7 PPG.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 50 in receptions and is currently ranked 36th among RB.
  • Top 35 in targets and is currently ranked 29th among RB.
  • Top 20 in Rec TDs with 0 and is currently ranked 20th among RB.
  • Top 20 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 17th among RB.
  • Top 15 in red zone attempts and is currently ranked 12th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 10 in rush attempts with 70 (17.50 per game) and is currently ranked 8th among RB.
  • Top 3 in rush yards with 421 (105.25 per game) and is currently ranked 3rd among RB.
  • Top 15 in rush tds with 3 (0.75 per game) and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +20, Rush AVG: +0.7 Rush TDs: -2, Receptions: -6, Rec Yards: -65 Rec TDs: EVEN,
  • His touches per game on the ground are great.
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 295, RUSH YDS: 1450, RUSH TDS: 13, REC: 32, REC YDS: 275, REC TDS: 3
Breakdown Emanuel Wilson

    Overview

  • Just about every team utilizies the dreaded 'running backs by comittee' policy. Two solid #1 starters are hard to find.
  • Experts rank this player at 28th among RB's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 23rd with 34.90 total points (8.73 avg).
  • Currently 63.2 points behind the leader: Kenneth Walker
  • He is putting up slightly better numbers than the experts expected him to.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 4 PPG. If you don't have the confidence he can keep it up, then trade him for a sure thing.
  • Receiving Stats

  • Top 75 in receptions, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 63rd among RB.
  • Top 75 in targets, though that isn't saying much, and is currently ranked 55th among RB.
  • Top 6 in Rec TDs with 1 and is currently ranked 6th among RB.
  • Top 35 in red zone targets and is currently ranked 30th among RB.
  • Top 15 in red zone attempts and is currently ranked 14th among RB.
  • Rushing Stats

  • Top 25 in rush attempts with 53 (13.25 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among RB.
  • Top 25 in rush yards with 190 (47.50 per game) and is currently ranked 24th among RB.
  • Top 35 in rush tds with 1 (0.25 per game) and is currently ranked 27th among RB.
  • Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Rush Yards: +117, Rush AVG: -1.3 Rush TDs: +1, Receptions: EVEN, Rec Yards: +2 Rec TDs: +1,
  • Season Outlook

  • RUSH ATT: 140, RUSH YDS: 600, RUSH TDS: 6, REC: 15, REC YDS: 100, REC TDS: 1
Next Up ❱ Health Check
Injury James Cook

No Injury Reported

Injury Emanuel Wilson

No Injury Reported

Next Up ❱ Matchup Comparison
Matchups James Cook

Week 5
Buffalo Bills @ Los Angeles Rams

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
20.75255.7533704.13
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 5th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 15th with 21.00 total points (5.25 avg).
  • Currently 27 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He should be doing a bit better than this. Look for him to bounce back.
  • Average points in the past two weeks have increased by 1.1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 2 in total yards against with 255.75 per game and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 12 in rush defense with 408 (102.00 per game) and is currently ranked 12th among DST.
  • Top 2 in pass defense with 615 (153.75 per game) and is currently ranked 1st among DST.
  • Top 10 in points against with 20.75 per game and currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) and currently ranked 10th among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +77.89, Turnovers: -7 Sacks: -32, INTs: -2, TDs: -2, Points Allowed: +2.61,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 44, INT: 14, TDS: 4, PA/G: 21.6, YDS/G: 348
Matchups Emanuel Wilson

Week 5
Seattle Seahawks VS San Francisco 49ers

PA/G YDS/G TO INT SACK TDs FSP
16.00314.5031602.97
Compare to same point last season

Overview

  • Experts rank this player at 15th among DST's. Based on his stats from the past 30 days, he is currently ranked 18th with 20.00 total points (5.00 avg).
  • Currently 28 points behind the leader: Vikings DST
  • He is putting up the kind of numbers the experts expected him to.
  • Slight decline in numbers lately at 1 PPG.

Defensive Stats

  • Top 6 in total yards against with 314.50 per game and is currently ranked 6th among DST.
  • Top 10 in rush defense with 399 (99.75 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 10 in pass defense with 859 (214.75 per game) and is currently ranked 9th among DST.
  • Top 4 in points against with 16.00 per game and currently ranked 3rd among DST.
  • Currently ranked 24th in Total TDs with 0 (0.00 per game) among DST.

Bonus Qualities

  • At this point in the season his numbers compared to last years: Total Yards Against: +26.5, Turnovers: EVEN Sacks: +1, INTs: +1, TDs: EVEN, Points Allowed: -2.75,

Season Outlook

  • SACK: 26, INT: 11, TDS: 3, PA/G: 23.2, YDS/G: 361.5
Next Up ❱ Ratings Comparison
Rating James Cook
29.16
FantasySP Player Rating
Rating Emanuel Wilson
11.30
FantasySP Player Rating
Next Up ❱ Career Comparison
Career James Cook
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2022 BUF 16 91 525 5.8 2 33 21 180 8.6 1
2023 BUF 16 237 1122 4.7 2 54 44 445 10.1 4
2024 BUF 16 207 1009 4.9 16 38 32 258 8.1 2
2025 BUF 16 326 1737 5.3 13 43 36 304 8.4 2
2026 BUF 4 70 421 6.0 3 10 6 24 4.0 0
ON PACE 18 315 1895 6.0 14 45 27 108 4.0 0
3-YEAR AVG 19 286 1427 5 11 50 42 366 8.7 3
Totals 81 1076 5441 5.1 40 199 157 1330 8.5 9
Career Emanuel Wilson
RUSH RECEIVING
YEAR TEAM GP ATT YD AVG TD TGTS REC YD AVG TD
2023 GB 5 14 85 6.1 0 5 4 23 5.8 0
2024 GB 16 103 502 4.9 4 14 11 48 4.4 1
2025 GB 16 154 606 3.9 5 19 17 117 6.9 0
2026 SEA 4 53 190 3.6 1 5 3 39 13.0 1
ON PACE 18 239 855 3.6 5 23 14 176 13.0 5
3-YEAR AVG 14 95 411 4.3 3 14 11 74 6.5 0
Totals 47 339 1425 4.2 10 47 37 261 7.1 2
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