Cook still had something to play for one touchdown shy of tying Simpson's record. He was given four carries inside the Patriots' 15-yard line on Buffalo's second possession, including one from the 1-yard line, but was unable to get into the end zone.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook tied O.J. Simpson's record for the most rushing touchdowns in a season in the loss to the New England Patriots.

The Bills have an emerging superstar on offense in running back James Cook. His outstanding season has seen him get plenty of accolades and accomplishments, but also saw Cook get inexplicably snubbed by the Pro Bowl.

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.

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.

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.

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

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On the final day of an 18-week, 17-game NFL regular season, it was easier to count the number of teams who had something to play for than those who didn’t.

It’s been about nine months since Brandon Beane addressed a skeptical fanbase questioning whether the Bills season was already doomed in the wake of receiver Stefon Diggs being dealt to Houston. Not only did the general manager refuse to give in to the overwhelming sense of doubt,

NFL power ranking experts seemingly are growing more skittish about the Bills' prospects ahead of this weekend's wild card game.