When it comes to air yards, James Cook grades out in the towering 81st percentile among RBs this year, totaling an astounding 1.0 per game. (considering most of their targets come behind the line of scrimmage, this is much more impressive than it sounds since most RBs average negative air yards).James Cook has been in the 78th percentile among RB WOPR (Weighted Opportunity Rating—an advanced metric that weighs high-value offensive usage) with a remarkable 14.6 mark this year.The Buffalo O-line profiles as the 5th-best in the league this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a positive effect on all air attack statistics across the board.The Jets defensive ends project as the 5th-worst DE corps in the NFL this year in regard to rushing the passer.
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