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Patriots preparing to exploit James Cook's weakness during Week 15 matchup vs. Bills

The Patriots will pull out all the stops on Sunday when they try to take down the Buffalo Bills for the second time this season. That includes trying to expose one of the Bills’ most important players' most glaring weaknesses.

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Bills star faces an obvious issue he must fix, or doubt will grow about whether the team’s heavy investment in him can still be justified

The Buffalo Bills are coming off one of the most exciting wins of the season. It had all the makings of an instant classic: Snow was falling, quarterback Josh Allen was doing Josh Allen things, and the team mounted a valiant fourth-quarter comeback to secure the victory.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 9

Buffalo Bills have golden opportunity to exploit Patriots' fading run 'D' in Week 15

During the Buffalo Bills’ first matchup with the New England Patriots this season, James Cook endured some tough sledding en route to one of the few modest performances he has put forth throughout the 2025 campaign.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / December 8

Bills' James Cook said what everyone was thinking just seconds after thrilling comeback win over the Bengals in Week 14

The Buffalo Billspulled off the thrilling fourth-quarter comeback against the Cincinnati Bengals. It was a statement victory as Buffalo continues to make a postseason push.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 7

Buffalo Bills' James Cook suddenly has a fumble problem

Running back James Cook had fumbled just twice all season going into the Buffalo Bills' Week 14 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. However, the tables have turned, even if it hasn't yet cost his team a victory.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 7

Buffalo's running game is cooking, 4 other things to know about Bills vs. Bengals

In terms of win-loss records, the 4-8 Cincinnati Bengals and 8-4 Buffalo Bills have had quite different seasons to date. When it comes to this clash in Orchard Park, both remain in the hunt for a division title.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 6

Bills have an 'easy' button available in Bengals matchup

It's no secret that a strong rushing attack gives teams excellent odds to win in the NFL. And when a team like the Buffalo Bills already lead the league in rushing, it seems obvious this should be the game plan on most days.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 3

Bills’ RB James Cook may well be on his way to NFL rushing title

The Buffalo Bills come off a prime time spanking of the Steelers in Pittsburgh. Sean McDermott’s team was missing its starting tackles. On Sunday evening, Mike Tomlin’s defense missed plenty of tackles.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 2

Bills offensive star unsurprisingly named 'X-Factor' for rest of Buffalo's season

The Buffalo Bills currently sit at 8-4 with a half-game lead on the Texans for the final playoff spot, making their final five-game stretch critical. It should be no surprise that according to ESPN, Buffalo's X-Factor for the rest of the season is RB James Cook.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / December 2

James Cook Has Opportunity to Join O.J. Simpson in Exclusive Bills Club

With five games left in the 2025 season, James Cook is inching closer to joining O.J. Simpson as the only Buffalo Bills players to lead the NFL in rushing yards.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 1

Bills employ 2024 strategy to crush Steelers in Week 13

The Buffalo Bills turned the clock to back to 2024 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Shaking off a slow first half, the Bills were able to score 26 unanswered points to knock off the Steelers and get back in the win column in Week 13.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / December 1

James Cook Nearing Major Bills Milestone After Win Over Steelers

Buffalo Bills star James Cook is on the verge of becoming only the sixth player in franchise history with at least 4,000 rushing yards following Sunday’s 26-7 road rout over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Buffalo Bills News / A to Z Sports / December 1

James Cook reveals unforgettable pregame message that changed everything for the Bills in their Week 13 win

The Buffalo Billsdefeated the Pittsburgh Steelers in a thrilling game in Week 13. Buffalo was severely undermanned heading into the contest, with both starting offensive tackles Dion Dawkins and Spencer Brown battling through injury.

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / December 1

Bills dominate on ground plus three other observations from Week 13 win

After an embarrassing performance a week ago against the Texans, the Buffalo Bills needed to answer the bell. There were some serious questions coming into this matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 30

Defense wins, Cook enjoys big day, rapid reaction to Bills' Week 13 win over Steelers

When the Buffalo Bills entered halftime trailing the Pittsburgh Steelers 7-3, it appeared as if the sky was falling on a team that was once considered a Super Bowl favorite.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 30

AI model that is 0-4 in Week 13 makes prediction for Bills vs. Steelers

Keon Coleman? Back. Brandin Cooks? Arrived. Buffalo Bills' mojo? We'll see. With 10 long days and a Thanksgiving holiday stuffed between that last ugly loss to the Houston Texans, the Bills get back it Sunday in Week 13 with a home game against the AFC rival Pittsburgh Steelers.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 30

Buffalo Bills, James Cook stare down Steelers' leaky run defense

The Buffalo Bills are looking to lick their Houston wounds, and Sunday's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers would be one they would like to rely on Josh Allen for, but due to several reasons, they may have to put the onus on his backfield mate.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 25

Bills bolster WR depth with signing of former first-round pick

Throughout the 2025 season, the Buffalo Bills have fought through one glaring weakness. Even with reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen under center and 2024 rushing touchdown leader James Cook leading the ground game, the offense has lacked reliable firepower at wide receiver.

Buffalo Bills News / Athlon Sports / November 21

Bills Announce James Cook Development on Thursday

The Buffalo Bills dropped to 7-4 after a 23-19 loss to the Houston Texans on "Thursday Night Football." Quarterback Josh Allen was sacked eight times, and he threw an interception in the closing seconds with the Bills in Texans territory.

Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / November 20

James Cook just put his name among Buffalo Bills legends

James Cook is having a fantastic season, which has continued on Thursday Night Football. The fourth-year running back put the Buffalo Bills on the board early in their Week 12 showdown with the Houston Texans, scoring on a 45-yard touchdown run in the first quarter.

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The 'NFL rushing TD leaders since 2000' quiz

Since 2000, 33 NFL running backs have led or tied for the lead in rushing touchdowns on the season. How many of these leaders can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 19

Texans Not Overlooking Bills RB James Cook

The Houston Texans have won two consecutive games to improve to 5-5, floating around the playoff picture heading into Week 12. However, they will have their hands full for the 11th game of the season, hosting reigning NFL MVP Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.

Buffalo Bills News / Last Word On Sports / November 7

James Cook Injury Update: RB’s Status Revealed For Bills-Dolphins

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook missed Wednesday’s practice with an ankle injury, but fans and fantasy football managers alike shouldn’t be too nervous.

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 28