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The Buffalo Bills cruised to an easy win in Week 8. Buffalo demolished Carolina 40-9 in a game where James Cook had the best performance of his career.

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Bills have reestablished run game after James Cook's impressive performance

Cook had his best game of the season in Week 8, scoring two of the Bills’ five touchdowns and accounting for 216 yards on 19 carries.

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 27

16 crazy stats from Buffalo Bills' dominant win in Carolina

The Buffalo Bills dominated the Carolina Panthers in Week 8, thanks to a vicious rushing attack that carried the offense to 40 points. James Cook could not be stopped, while Josh Allen was efficient at the goal line.

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Bills Announce James Cook Development After Win Over Panthers

James Cook and the Buffalo Bills got back on track in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season, snapping a two-game skid with a 40-9 win over Andy Dalton and the Carolina Panthers.

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Bills social media trolls Panthers in celebrating massive victory

After losing two games in a row before their bye week, the Buffalo Bills looked like a different team in Week 8. They jumped out to an early lead against the Carolina Panthers and never looked back.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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Buffalo Bills News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 26

James Cook sets NFL-best mark during historic effort in Buffalo Bills' win over Panthers

James Cook rolled his way to a career performance while guiding the Buffalo Bills to a rebound victory over the Carolina Panthers in Week 8. In doing so, he set a new NFL-best mark.

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NFL News / Field Level Media / October 26

Bills roll past Panthers to win for first time in October

James Cook rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns as the Buffalo Bills won for the first time in nearly a month as they rolled past the Carolina Panthers 40-9 on Sunday afternoon in Charlotte.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / October 26

Rapid reaction to Buffalo Bills' blowout Week 8 win over Carolina Panthers

The Buffalo Bills earned a much-needed victory over the previously red-hot Carolina Panthers in Week 8, moving past their NFC foe on the road ___ to end the Panthers' three-game winning streak.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 17

Bills under fire for 'inexcusable' decision that cost them in the loss against the Atlanta Falcons

The Buffalo Bills have plenty of things to clean up during the bye week after back-to-back losses to the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons. Buffalo's defense was gashed in the first half against the Falcons, with running back Bijan Robinson and wide receiver Drake London having career days against the Bills.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 16

AFC Notes: Justin Fields, James Cook, Bills, Jets, Patriots

Bills RB James Cook notably only appeared in 30 of the team’s 54 offensive snaps in Week 6’s loss to the Falcons. Buffalo HC Sean McDermott said it was a topic he’s already discussed with OC Joe Brady. “Joe and I have already talked about that to some extent today.