James Cook or Chuba Hubbard: Week 15 Start/Sit advice and fantasy projection

There wasn't a lot of room for the rest of the Buffalo Bills' offense to feast last week when they went up against the LA Rams. That game was a vintage shootout between two of the very best in the league but it also served as a platform for Josh Allen to strenghten his case as the NFL's leading MVP candidate. Allen's six tuddies dominated the night as James Cook took a backseat.

This week, however, should be different. So without further ado, here's all you need to know about Cook's and Chuba Hubbard's fantasy potentials for Week 15.

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James Cook fantasy projection for Week 15

Eight touches for 29 yards does not make for pleasant reading on any running back's resume but when Josh Allen is doing his thing, sometimes you just have to sit back and let him cook.

Allen had 10 carries for 82 yards and three touchdowns against the Rams, leaving no doubt over his abilities when the clock is ticking.

This week, the Bills will go up against one of the league's top run defenses - the Detroit Lions. For all intents and purposes, this is a tough matchup. However, here's why you should start Cook.

He has 11 rushing scores entering Week 15. The passing game has also turned to him from time to time. It's unlikely that Josh Allen puts this team on his back like he did in Week 14 once again against a tougher defense. Cook should have more to say against Detroit than he did against LA.

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Chuba Hubbard fantasy projection for Week 15

Eyebrows were raised when Chuba Hubbard appeared on the Carolina Panthers' injury report for Week 15 but it appears they were just affording their lead running back some rest. Which is warranted, given everything that transpired with rookie running back Jonathon Brooks.

Brooks will likely be out for over a year after suffering another injury which means the focus will now be on Hubbard to carry the rushing offense when they face the Dallas Cowboys.

For the first time in what feels like forever, the Panthers are favored over the Cowboys, which means the game script is not a concern for Hubbard, who already has 1,000 rushing yards on the season.

James Cook or Chuba Hubbard fantasy projection for Week 15

Sportskeeda's Start/Sit Optimizer sees both RBs land in double-digits this week so you really can't go wrong if you have Cook or Hubbard on your roster. But the more optimal pick seems to be Cook who is projected to score 13.9 points over Hubbard's 12.2.