Story byBilly HeyenSun, December 21, 2025 at 8:32 PM UTC·1 min readBills' James Cook makes Buffalo football history not achieved since 1975 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here. James Cook has just kept cooking all season long. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Buffalo Bills' superstar running back has continued to shine brightly this season, including on Sunday in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns. Cook burst out of the gates quickly with a 44-yard rushing TD, and he kept it rolling from there. In the process, he made Bills history not achieved in 50 years. The Bills' two-best rushing seasons ever came from O. J. Simpson more than 50 years ago. MORE: How Joe Burrow was nearly traded from Bengals to DolphinsCook's season is now third place all-time in Buffalo rushing history. The Bills waited a while to pay Cook this offseason, but eventually, they did. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCook has proven week in and week out that he's worth it. More NFL news:Harold Fannin sets Browns franchise record, celebrates with 6-7Booger McFarland weighs in on Lions' nose-picking celebrationsThe Packers had a chance to sign an all-time great for $5 million and passedTua Tagovailoa's contract looks like a nightmareJaydon Blue concern has played out for CowboysWe now know what the Colts are paying Philip Rivers.
