Buffalo Bills running back James Cook was primed for a major breakout this season, and he's more than lived up to the hype. Entering Sunday's game against the Jets, the running back has logged 928 rushing yards and an outstanding 14 rushing touchdowns,
The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots' Week 18 contest to conclude the 2024 NFL regular season will not be a memorable game. And now all eyes are on the Denver Broncos and the 2024 NFL postseason.
Cook will very likely end the 2024 season under 1,000 rushing yards as he sits on 981 currently and in Buffalo’s season finale he won’t see much, if any, playing time. Even so, he ranks second in rushing DVOA this season trailing only the Baltimore Ravens’ Derrick Henry.
As the Bills fell to the Patriots in the regular-season finale, Cook recorded his 16th rushing touchdown of the season, which tied the single-season franchise record set by O.J. Simpson in 1975.
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James Cook has put together a huge season with the Buffalo Bills. Entering Week 18 against the New England Patriots, he had a chance to at least tie or possibly even break O.J. Simpson's franchise record for the most rushing touchdowns in a single season.
James Cook will lead the Buffalo Bills into their game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.The Bills rank ninth in total offense (365.4 yards per game) and
Lowered expectations in Buffalo following Stefon Diggs being traded to Houston in April have given way to Super Bowl aspirations with the Bills entering the playoffs following a 13-4 finish.
The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots' Week 18 contest to conclude the 2024 NFL regular season will not be a memorable game. It will be one of those for James Cook. The Bills (13-4) lost a 23-16 final in the meaningless contest for them against
The snub came amid arguably the best season of Cook's career. Over 15 games, Cook has rushed for 981 yards and 15 touchdowns while averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Cook notably leads the NFL in rushing touchdowns but won't be heading to Orlando, Fla., for the league's annual showcase.
Cook has every right to feel snubbed based on how he has outperformed two of the backs listed ahead of him. Unfortunately, Pro Bowl voting generally comes down to a popularity contest of sorts with household names getting the edge over players who may be more deserving.