Cook living up to the early UGA hype with 216-yard day to lead Buffalo Bills and show ‘running back university’ credentials.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) runs for a touchdown against the Carolina Panthers during the second half an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (Erik Verduzco/AP)
James Cook continues to prove his value to the Buffalo Bills in the NFL, rushing for a career-high 216 yards along with two touchdowns on 19 carries in Buffalo’s 40-9 victory over Carolina on Sunday.
Cook, whose career-high performances in 50 games at UGA were 12 carries and 104 yards rushing, has emerged as one of the most elite backs at the professional level in his fourth season in the NFL.
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New York Giants running back Devin Singletary (26) makes a first down catch against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Nakobe Dean (17) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Philadelphia. (Matt Slocum/AP)
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