While Buffalo Bills made headlines with their trade for wide receiver Amari Cooper, it’s running back James Cook’s steady production out of the backfield that continues to draw attention. On the season, Cook has amassed 341 rushing yards on 82 attempts and five rushing touchdowns. This marks a career-high in touchdowns for the third-year back, easily surpassing his previous best of two scores in 2023.
Bills' James Cook’s contributions extend beyond just his ground game. He has also logged 123 receiving yards on 11 receptions with one receiving touchdown. Despite not being on pace to match his yardage totals from last season, Cook’s ball security has been much improved, with zero fumbles thus far compared to the three turnovers he had in 2023.
Cook has quietly put together a solid campaign in 2024, climbing to No. 34 in the NFL Flex Rankings heading into the Bills’ Week 8 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.
In Buffalo’s dominant 34-10 Week 7 win over the Tennessee Titans, Cook was relatively quiet, with 12 carries for 32 yards, but he did find the end zone with a key rushing touchdown. The Bills’ balanced attack is likely to continue as they prepare to face a Seattle defense that ranks among the league’s worst against the run, allowing 146.1 rushing yards per game.
As Cook looks to capitalize on this favorable matchup, the Bills hope to keep building momentum, sitting comfortably atop the AFC East with a 5-2 record. A strong performance against Seattle could further solidify Cook’s standing in the NFL Flex Rankings as well as Buffalo’s path toward the playoffs.
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