The Buffalo Bills (4-1) will visit the Atlanta Falcons (2-2) in Week 6. Here’s the latest fantasy football news and advice to help you with your lineups this week and moving forward, specifically regarding RB James Cook.
Is James Cook Playing in Week 6?
Cook is not on the injury report and barring a surprise, he is expected to play.
We’ll continue to monitor the Bills’ injury report leading up to kickoff for any changes. You can also visit and bookmark our Fantasy News Tracker for the latest updates.
Should You Start or Sit James Cook in Week 6?
No one is perfect.
James Cook scored in each of his first four games this season, clearing 100 yards from scrimmage in all of them and generally looking like a perfect fit next to Josh Allen.
That’s still the case, even after he laid an egg on Sunday night (49 scrimmage yards without a catch or a touchdown). If there is a skittish manager in your league, I’d suggest pouncing, but the sharp play might be to wait.
The Falcons haven’t allowed a running back to clear 14.5 PPR points in a game this season and are well rested after their bye. I’m not suggesting that Cook struggles for a second straight week (he’s a clear RB1 for me), but it’s within the realm of possibilities and if the manager rostering him loses consecutive weeks because of it, there’s a chance for you to seize the opportunity.
I’ll help you make the case. Simply copy and paste the below text, send the message, and see where the conversation goes.
“Cook has struggled in consecutive weeks and now goes on a bye. Holding onto him could mean you drop three straight matchups and for what? The Bills draw the Browns and Eagles in Weeks 16-17, the most important weeks of our season if winning is the ultimate goal.
I’ve had a good first half of the season and am willing to take on some risk. I’ll send you a life raft that is guaranteed to help you more than Cook in Week 7 and could out-produce him in the final weeks of our season.”
Are you looking for start/sit advice for other players in your lineup? Read our Fantasy Football Start ‘Em, Sit ‘Em Cheat Sheet.
Cook’s Fantasy Points Projection in Week 6
Cook is projected to score 17.5 fantasy points in PPR formats.
We project Cook to rush for 75 yards and 0.6 rushing touchdowns, while adding 3 receptions for 25 receiving yards and 0.2 receiving touchdowns.
Check out the free PFSN Fantasy Start-Sit Optimizer for the latest projections and advice for your lineups this week.
Week 6 Weather Impact: Bills at Falcons
Since the Falcons play in a dome, there is no weather impact for this Week 6 matchup. Temperatures will be a comfortable 72 degrees Fahrenheit with no wind.
