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.
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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
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.
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.
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.
Mark Ingram II makes his bold Super Bowl LIX prediction and predicts who the Saints will hire as their next head coach.
Ben Johnson had a lot to say as the Chicago Bears introduced their new coach. His desire to create accountability and build a bond with GM Ryan Poles were top of mind.
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.
On DraftKings, one customer placed a giant $250 NFL parlay bet that would carry a massive $3.1 million payout. For starters, they correctly placed wagers on touchdowns by Joe Mixon and Travis Kelce in the Kansas City Chiefs-Houston Texans Divisional Round game. The Chiefs also covered the moneyline.