Bills running back James Cook enters Week 9 with uncertain injury status
The gist
Bills running back James Cook was evaluated for a head injury in the Week 8 win over the Ravens and reentered the game.
His Week 9 status is uncertain as Buffalo visits Minnesota, where his touchdown streak is on the line.
How it unfolded
- Oct 2, 2025Cook is named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September after 490 total scrimmage yards and five touchdowns through four games.
- Oct 14, 2026Coach Joe Brady says the Bills could decrease Cook's carries if his ball security doesn't improve; Cook had fumbled four times in five games, losing two.
- Nov 1, 2026In the Bills' 36-10 win over the Ravens, Cook is evaluated for a head injury after a fourth-quarter carry, initially ruled questionable, and reenters with 9:31 remaining.
Key terms
- RB1
- An offensive backfield player in gridiron football who primarily receives handoffs to rush the ball, catches passes, and blocks.
- ball security
- In gridiron football, losing possession of the ball before being tackled, scoring, or going out of bounds, leaving it a live ball.
Source: Wikipedia