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James Cook addresses fumbling issue after Bills' close win over Texans

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 11:53 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

James Cook addresses fumbling issue after Bills' close win over Texans

Summary

In their Week 1 matchup against the Houston Texans, the Buffalo Bills avoided disaster despite a fumble from running back James Cook late in the game. With just over three minutes remaining and down by one point, Cook fumbled after a significant gain, but the Bills recovered and ultimately secured the victory. Cook expressed frustration over the incident, as coach Joe Brady confirmed that the fumble will not impact his workload moving forward. The Bills' history of postseason near-misses underscores the importance of minimizing turnovers, which poses a risk to their success.

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•Cook fumbled late in the fourth quarter against the Texans.
•The Bills managed to recover the fumble and win the game.
•Cook led the NFL in rushing yards last season.
•Coach Joe Brady confirmed Cook will continue to receive the ball.
•Turnovers are a crucial concern for Buffalo's postseason chances.

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11:53 PMYahoo Sports — Bills news: James Cook's fumbles vs. Texans have him 'pissed' and ready for revenge

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The Buffalo Bills’ offense is potent. Of course, Josh Allen is arguably the best player in the NFL , and the Bills gave him a new favorite target in the form of DJ Moore in the offseason. The team also has an elite running back. James Cook led the NFL in rushing with 1,621 yards last season. He had a league-leading 16 rushing touchdowns the year […] The post Bills news: James Cook's fumbles vs. Texans have him 'pissed' and ready for revenge appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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