James Cook III
#4 · RB · Buffalo Bills
Recent Form & Trends
Top 5 stats — last-10-game averages, how often they beat the line, the direction they're trending, and how this year stacks up against seasons past.
Fumbles Lost
Line 0.5
2026
0.3
Receiving Yards
Line 15
2026
14.8
Fumbles
Line 0.5
2026
0.7
Long Reception
Line 8
2026
8.2
Yards Per Reception
Line 6.5
2026
6.4
Last 10 Games
| Game | Opp | Fumbles Lost | Receiving Yards | Fumbles | Long Reception | Yards Per Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18W | @ LV | 0 | 58 | 0 | 26 | 19.3 |
| Oct 13W | @ LAR | 1 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 7 |
| Oct 04L | vs NE | 0 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| Sep 27W | vs LAC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18W | vs DET | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Sep 13W | @ HOU | 0 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 4 |
Green = beat the listed line that game. Information only — no predictions or recommendations.
Situational SplitsReal · ESPN
How this player performs by situation this season — home vs road, conference matchups and on rest.
| Split | CAR | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | REC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 364 | 6.4 | 3 | 35 | 3 |
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Rushing Yards
opened at 74.5
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Injury & Status History
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James Cook III — Active
Cook put together productive runs throughout the afternoon, and he added a 26-yard reception as part of an impressive day as a pass catcher. The standout running back extended his streak of games with at least one rushing touchdown to five as well, crossing the goal line from three yards out with 4:43 remaining in the contest. Cook has put up between 75 and 154 rushing yards in the last five games after opening the season with a modest 57-yard showing on the ground against the Texans, and he's already amassed 716 yards from scrimmage over six games going into a Week 8 home showdown on Sunday, Nov. 1, against the Ravens following a Week 7 bye.
James Cook III — Active
Cook put together another highly efficient night that saw him gain significant chunks of yards on multiple carries, and which featured his fifth rushing touchdown of the season on a 17-yard run in the later portion of the second quarter. However, Cook dodged what would have been a major blemish on his night -- a lost fumble at the Rams' 20-yard line in overtime -- when Josh Allen subsequently mounted a successful game-winning drive following a blocked field goal by Buffalo's special teams. Cook will take 532 rushing yards and an average of 5.6 yards per carry into a Week 6 road matchup against the Raiders on Sunday.
James Cook III — Active
Cook consistently ripped off productive gains on the ground against the Patriots' defense, with his longest run of the day going for a relatively modest 17 yards. Cook's overall rushing opportunities were still somewhat capped, and he finished with a new season low in carries. However, the talented back extended his streak of games with a rushing TD to three when he went in from eight yards out early in the second quarter. Cook has now averaged well over 6.0 yards per carry for three straight games and is up to 421 rushing yards and three scores on the ground heading into a Week 5 road showdown against the Rams on Monday night, Oct. 12.
James Cook III — Active
Although neither offense looked anywhere close to cohesive as a whole, Cook was a rare exception. The star running back delivered another dominant performance on the ground despite his day getting off on the wrong foot, as he lost a fumble on the first play from scrimmage and saw the Chargers parlay it into a touchdown. Cook's longest run of the day was a relatively modest 23 yards, meaning he consistently ripped off chunk gains against the Chargers defense. He also went in for his second touchdown of the season at a critical juncture in the fourth quarter, extending a 17-13 Bills lead at the time with a three-yard run. Cook has quickly amassed 346 rushing yards at 6.0 yards per carry over his first three games, affording him an abundance of momentum heading into a Week 4 divisional home showdown against the Patriots next Sunday.
News & Status Timeline
James Cook III — Active
Cook put together productive runs throughout the afternoon, and he added a 26-yard reception as part of an impressive day as a pass catcher. The standout running back extended his streak of games with at least one rushing touchdown to five as well, crossing the goal line from three yards out with 4:43 remaining in the contest. Cook has put up between 75 and 154 rushing yards in the last five games after opening the season with a modest 57-yard showing on the ground against the Texans, and he's already amassed 716 yards from scrimmage over six games going into a Week 8 home showdown on Sunday, Nov. 1, against the Ravens following a Week 7 bye.
ESPN Injury Report ↗James Cook III — Active
Cook put together another highly efficient night that saw him gain significant chunks of yards on multiple carries, and which featured his fifth rushing touchdown of the season on a 17-yard run in the later portion of the second quarter. However, Cook dodged what would have been a major blemish on his night -- a lost fumble at the Rams' 20-yard line in overtime -- when Josh Allen subsequently mounted a successful game-winning drive following a blocked field goal by Buffalo's special teams. Cook will take 532 rushing yards and an average of 5.6 yards per carry into a Week 6 road matchup against the Raiders on Sunday.
ESPN Injury Report ↗James Cook III — Active
Cook consistently ripped off productive gains on the ground against the Patriots' defense, with his longest run of the day going for a relatively modest 17 yards. Cook's overall rushing opportunities were still somewhat capped, and he finished with a new season low in carries. However, the talented back extended his streak of games with a rushing TD to three when he went in from eight yards out early in the second quarter. Cook has now averaged well over 6.0 yards per carry for three straight games and is up to 421 rushing yards and three scores on the ground heading into a Week 5 road showdown against the Rams on Monday night, Oct. 12.
ESPN Injury Report ↗James Cook III — Active
Although neither offense looked anywhere close to cohesive as a whole, Cook was a rare exception. The star running back delivered another dominant performance on the ground despite his day getting off on the wrong foot, as he lost a fumble on the first play from scrimmage and saw the Chargers parlay it into a touchdown. Cook's longest run of the day was a relatively modest 23 yards, meaning he consistently ripped off chunk gains against the Chargers defense. He also went in for his second touchdown of the season at a critical juncture in the fourth quarter, extending a 17-13 Bills lead at the time with a three-yard run. Cook has quickly amassed 346 rushing yards at 6.0 yards per carry over his first three games, affording him an abundance of momentum heading into a Week 4 divisional home showdown against the Patriots next Sunday.
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