RB James Cook profiles as an ideal ladder target in Bills vs. Bengals, and the matchup data alongside Dimers’ projection makes it almost impossible to ignore.
Cook’s receiving yards line is pegged at 13.5 on DraftKings Sportsbook, while he draws a projection of 17.0 on the Dimers model, making both his over of 13.5 and 15+ at +100 attractive bets even if you don’t climb the ladder with us.
Why ladder this prop:
Cincinnati is allowing the second-most receiving yards this season to running backs at 6.2 targets per game, which fits in perfectly with how Cook has been used lately.
After a quiet period from weeks 5 to 9, during which he had one or fewer goals, Cook has returned with more than three goals in four straight games and has caught the last 15 passes he has faced. He functions as a true safety valve for Allen, and that role has been crucial with Buffalo’s pass-catching options in short supply in an uninspiring group.
If TE Dalton Kincaid (questionable) and WR Josh Palmer (questionable) both sit, Cook would be the Bills’ third-highest receiver on the field this season.
We’ve already seen Cook pop in the exact matchups he should, posting 58 receiving yards against Baltimore (7th most RB receiving yards allowed) and 66 receiving yards against Tampa Bay (most allowed). When the defense struggles to cover the backs, Cook takes advantage, and the Bengals are firmly in that category.
When analyzing individual RB performances this season, the numbers only reinforce the positive side, with standout performances like Derrick Henry (44)Jaylen Warren (31)Jos Jacobs (57)Jahmyr Gibbs (33)Dylan Samson (64)and Kenneth Gainwell (81).
All of these data points, starting with the Dimers projection, indicate that James is overshooting Cook with plenty of room to climb.
Here’s an example of how to tackle the James Cook Ladder in Week 14. These dollar amounts are for reference only as an example of how to spread a bet across the entire ladder – remember to gamble responsibly and only bet what suits your strategy.
| James Cook receiving yards | Chances | Stake | Payout |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15+ | +100 | $25 | $49.75 |
| 25+ | +211 | $15 | $46.65 |
| 40+ | +514 | $10 | $61.40 |
| 50+ | +860 | $5 | $48.00 |
| 60+ | +1460 | $3 | $46.50 |
Dimers’ NFL betting odds for the 2025-2026 season
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