James Cook Handles Lead Back Role in Bills Opener

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed 13 times for 57 yards and caught three of four targets for 12 yards in a 36-31 Week 1 win over the Houston Texans. With backup Ty Johnson inactive due to a hamstring injury, Cook took on elevated passing-down responsibilities alongside his early-down carries while rookie Ray Davis and Frank Gore Jr. provided backfield depth behind him.