Fumbling issues have put James Cook in a precarious position with the coaching staff. With playing time now at risk, Cook must prioritize ball security to maintain his role as a primary offensive weapon for the Bills.
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Bills' Joe Brady threatens playing time 'consequences' for James Cook III over fumble issues
Cook coughed the ball up twice against the Rams in Week 5 and has four fumbles on the year The Buffalo Bills defeated the Los Angeles Rams in overtime to conclude Week 5, but they escaped a close call that could have been avoided if their star running back took better care of the football. James Cook III fumbled twice in the 37-34 victory, and the second nearly cost the Bills the game. His ball security issues are an ongoing issue and one that seems to be wearing on coach Joe Brady, who threatened to reduce Cook's playing time if they persist. The second of Cook's fumbles on Monday came on the opening possession of overtime. The Bills were within field goal range and threatening to begin the extra period with a touchdown after a 57-yard completion from Josh Allen to Khalil Shakir. On the ensuing play, Cook ran up the middle and lost the ball when Rams linebacker Nate Landman punched it loose and Aaron Donald fell on it. All Los Angeles needed to win at that point was a field goal, but a blocked 48-yarder kept the Bills alive and led to an eventual game-winning field goal of their own. Cook's fumble marked the second of two Buffalo turnovers, as Allen previously threw an interception.
By Carter BahnsOctober 13, 2026CBS Sports
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