Is James Cook playing tonight? (Injury update, betting implications for Bills vs. Jets)

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is listed as questionable for Monday Night Football against the New York Jets due to a toe injury, but he is expected to play in the game, according to ESPN’s Adams Schefter and NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.

Cook was injured late in the Bills’ loss to the Houston Texans in Week 5 when he slammed his foot into the turf while attempting a catch on the sideline.

He just practiced on Saturday this week, but it looks like the young running back will give it his all in a crucial AFC East matchup.

Bettors need to be aware that Cook could see a reduced role on Monday night – or potentially aggravate the injury.

Still, oddsmakers are predicting a solid game from him based on his latest prop numbers.

Odds via DraftKings Sportsbook.

Cook had arguably his best game of the season against Houston, carrying the ball 20 times for 82 yards and a touchdown and adding two receptions for 17 yards.

So far this season, he has racked up 55.5 rushing yards three times and reached the end zone in three of his five games, scoring a total of five times.

As a receiver, Cook has 13 targets, 11 catches, 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown. He has two games with OVER 2.5 receptions and four games with OVER 14.5 receiving yards.

I don’t mind betting on Cook in any of these markets as he has visited most of them – outside of his receptions – very often. However, there is some risk if he gets injured again.

Since the Jets only allow 4.2 yards per carry, I’m inclined to take Cook’s OVER for his receiving yards at 14.5. He has racked up 17 or more receiving yards in four games and at least nine in every game this season.

Odds are updated regularly and are subject to change.

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