The Buffalo Bills will visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 13. 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 13?
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 Cook in Week 13?
On Thursday night, James Cook took his third carry 45 yards to the house against a strong Texans defense, fueling his fifth 100-yard rushing performance of the season.
There wasn’t much to write home about for this offense after that splash play, but a third straight game with at least three receptions was encouraging (three such games for the entire season prior).
For the season, Cook has more 10+ yard runs than times stuck at-or-behind the line of scrimmage. He continues to give this team a level of balance and while Josh Allen is obviously the most important piece to this offense, I think what Cook brings to the table is underrated by most.
He’s not a Tier 1 running back, but he is firmly a top 10 guy in any matchup. The Steelers shut down Jonathan Taylor in Week 9 and that might come to mind when evaluating this matchup, but Pittsburgh has been up-and-down all season and I have no hesitation in labeling Cook as a RB1 in this spot. There are only three games in the Sunday afternoon timeslot this week and it wouldn’t surprise me at all if Buffalo’s RB1 steals the show.
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 13
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 13 Weather Impact: Bills at Steelers
The forecast for kickoff is 36 degrees Fahrenheit with 4 mph winds. These are ideal conditions for fantasy production.
