The forecast calls for 0-mph wind in this game. Low wind generally means higher pass volume, and reduced rush volume, higher TD potential, and better passing effectiveness.The model projects James Cook to accumulate 3.3 targets in this game, on balance, placing him in the 78th percentile among running backs.When talking about air yards, James Cook ranks in the towering 81st percentile among RBs this year, accruing a striking 1.0 per game. (because they are often targeted behind the line of scrimmage, this is much more impressive than it sounds since most RBs average negative air yards).James Cook's 16.0 WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that quantifies high-value offensive involvement) grades out among the best in football: 81st percentile for RBs.When it comes to pass protection (and the positive impact it has on all passing offense metrics), the O-line of the Bills grades out as the 9th-best in the league this year.
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