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ArticleBuffalo Bills 2026 scouting report: running back James Cook III
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Cook became the first Buffalo player since O.J. Simpson in 1976 to lead the NFL in rushing, as he set career-highs in carries (309) and rushing yards (1,621). He hit double-figures in rushing touchdowns for the second straight year, scoring on 12 runs.
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Cook led NFL in rushing (1,621 yards, 12 TDs); Brady expects another step forward in 2026.

Cook III led the NFL in rushing in 2025 with 1,621 yards and 12 rushing touchdowns on 309 carries, becoming the first Buffalo player since O.J. Simpson in 1976 to achieve the rushing title. He also caught 33 of 40 targets for 291 yards and 2 receiving touchdowns, playing a career-high 639 offensive snaps (56% of team snaps) in the regular season. Head coach Joe Brady called him the league's best running back and expects him to take another step forward in 2026, with the source projecting lower total numbers but maintained efficiency and a potential increase in passing game usage.

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