James Cook Stymied in Wild Card Win Despite Expanded Role

James Cook was stymied in the Bills' 27-24 Wild Card win over the Jaguars, carrying 15 times for 46 yards and catching two of three targets for five yards. This performance came despite an anticipated expanded role due to Ty Johnson (ankle) being inactive, with Cook expected to absorb most of Johnson's typical passing-down work (averaging 1.9 targets, 1.4 catches per game). He had trouble finding room against an elite Jaguars run defense.