James Cook ranks eighth among NFL running backs for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 10:30 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
James Cook of the Buffalo Bills has been ranked as the eighth-best running back by CBS Sports ahead of the 2026 NFL season. This ranking comes after a standout 2025 season where he led the league with 1,621 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns. Analysts noted Cook's impressive explosive rush rate and low negative play rate, highlighting his significant improvement throughout his career. Despite his strong performance, other top running backs, such as Bijan Robinson and Christian McCaffrey, surpassed him in receiving yards last season, which contributed to their higher rankings. Further updates on Cook and the Bills are expected as the season progresses.
- •Cook ranked No. 8 in CBS Sports' running back rankings for 2026.
- •He led the NFL in rushing yards in 2025 with 1,621.
- •Cook scored 12 rushing touchdowns last season.
- •His explosive rush rate was among the best in the league.
- •Bills Wire will provide updates on the Bills throughout the season.
- 10:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bills star James Cook lands in CBS Sports’ RB rankings for 2026
"James Cook paced the league as a rusher in 2025, which helped him rank in CBS Sports’ top 10 running back rankings this year. Find out where.
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