James Cook Posts 141 Total Yards But Crucial Fumble Costs Bills in Playoff Loss

Buffalo Bills RB James Cook accrued 141 total yards (24 rushes for 117 yards, two catches for 24 yards) in the team's 33-30 overtime divisional-round loss to the Broncos. However, he lost a crucial fumble in the second quarter at the Broncos' 30-yard line, which directly led to a Denver touchdown and significantly impacted the game's momentum. This was Cook's 10th 100-yard performance of the season, but the Bills' record in such games slipped to 11-2. Cook concluded a career-best 2025 regular season as the NFL rushing leader with 1,621 yards and 12 TDs.