Buffalo’s No. 1 back rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries (6.5 YPC). He added another 49 yards receiving on three receptions in the loss. Despite his effectiveness, the back was somehow underutilized by the Bills in the conference championship.
Cook fills the spot left open by Baltimore’s Derrick Henry, who finished second in the NFL with an AFC-leading 1,921 yards rushing. Cook had 1,009 yards rushing with 16 touchdowns, tying Henry and Detroit’s Jahmyr Gibbs for the league lead.
The Lions' Jahmyr Gibbs scored first and delivered a unique celebration against the Commanders. But Kevin Durant fired off a response.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook and center Connor McGovern are heading to this week's Pro Bowl in a replacement capacity.
Part of that tandem, running back Jahmyr Gibbs has carried a majority of the Lions runs since David Montgomery sustained a MCL injury to his right knee in a matchup against the Buffalo Bills.
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John Morton, the Lions’ replacement for Ben Johnson as offensive coordinator, would be wise to deploy Gibbs just as often, if not more, in 2025. It would give the offense its best chance of being as prolific of a unit next season and advancing much further in the playoffs.
Bills running back James Cook is having a fantastic season, and it's time to find out that he is just as good as running back Derrick Henry
The 2024 season saw the Lions' rushing attack hit historic milestones while also serving as a coming-out party for their second-year running back.
Track Derrick Henry as the former Tennessee Titans running back, now with the Baltimore Ravens, faces the Buffalo Bills in the AFC divisional round.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is headed to the Pro Bowl Games as a replacement for Baltimore Ravens star Derrick Henry. The Bills also announced Tuesday that Buffalo center Connor McGovern is going to the event in Orlando, Fla.
Now, all eyes turn to Sunday, where Philadelphia and Buffalo host the weekend's final two matchups. The Philadelphia Eagles welcomed the Los Angeles Rams to a wintry mix at Lincoln Financial Field for an intense NFC showdown, while the Buffalo Bills take on the Baltimore Ravens in a clash of AFC powerhouses.