The projections expect this game to see the 2nd-largest volume of plays run on the slate this week at 131.7 plays, given the play styles of each team and game dynamics.James Cook has been used more as a potential pass-catcher this season (47.1% Route% in games he has played) than he did last season (19.1%).In this contest, James Cook is forecasted by the projection model to secure a spot in the 81st percentile among running backs with 3.6 targets.James Cook has accumulated a massive 6.0 air yards per game this year: 97th percentile when it comes to RBs. (That may not sound too impressive, but most RBs have negative air yards given that they are usually targeted behind the line of scrimmage).When it comes to pass-blocking (and the positive impact it has on all pass game statistics), the O-line of the Buffalo Bills ranks as the 10th-best in the NFL this year.
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