Buffalo Rumblings on James Cook

ArticleWho earned game balls after Bills escaped Week 5 with overtime win?
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Cook fumbled twice. Buffalo recovered the first, but the second came in overtime after the offense had already crossed midfield. That turnover gave the Rams a direct opportunity to win and required Rousseau to rescue the game. Cook may still deserve an honorary game ball after rushing for 111 yards and two touchdowns. But given how overtime went, and the 10 other lost fumbles since 2025; someone else should probably carry it to him.
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Cook rushed for 111 yards and 2 TDs but fumbled twice; OT turnover cost Bills the game.

Cook's night requires two separate conversations. On production: he handled 25 carries against the Rams after receiving only 12 against New England, rushing for 111 yards and two touchdowns—worthy of an honorary game ball. On ball security: he fumbled twice, with the second fumble coming in overtime after the offense had crossed midfield, giving the Rams a direct opportunity to win and forcing Rousseau to rescue the game. Cook has 10 lost fumbles since 2025. The source notes both the production and the mistake are true and significant.

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