Who Should I Start? Joshua Palmer or James Cook

Friday, September 12, 11:42 AM

Buffalo Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer was one of Josh Allen's go-to options in a 41-40 season-opening win over the Baltimore Ravens last Sunday. Making his Bills debut, the former Los Angeles Charger totaled nine targets (second only to Keon Coleman) and caught five passes for 61 yards. He didn't get credit for it in the box score, but Palmer also drew a key 27-yard pass interference penalty. The 25-year-old will have a chance at another solid showing against the New York Jets on Sunday. Coleman should draw most of the attention from star cornerback Sauce Gardner, which could set Palmer up for success. It's also promising for Palmer that the Jets had trouble against the Pittsburgh Steelers' passing game in a Week 1 loss, allowing Aaron Rodgers to complete 73% of throws for 244 yards and four touchdowns. One of those TDs went to No. 2 receiver Calvin Ridley, who finished with four catches for 70 yards. Palmer could make that type of impact this week if Allen continues to look his way as often (or almost as much) as he did in Week 1.

Sunday, September 14, 7:27 PM

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed 21 times for 132 yards and two touchdowns during Sunday's Week 2 win over the New York Jets. He also converted his lone target into a three-yard reception. Cook has picked up right where he left off last year, racking up yardage and scoring touchdowns within a high-powered Buffalo offense. He now has 237 yards and three touchdowns through just two games. The recently paid running back shows no signs of slowing down, either, as he motors on toward a very favorable matchup against the Miami Dolphins in Week 3. He has firmly established himself as a low-end RB1 once again.