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James Cook Fuels Bills’ Surge as Josh Allen Sets NFL Dual-TD Record vs. Panthers

Buffalo’s run-first plan steadied an offense that had staggered in recent weeks.

Overview

  • Cook ripped 153 rushing yards in the first half, including a 64-yard touchdown, the most by a Bills running back before halftime since 1992.
  • Buffalo led 19-3 at the break as the passing game sputtered, with Josh Allen going 6-of-13 for 66 yards and drawing local “hero ball” critiques.
  • Early in the third quarter Allen hit Khalil Shakir for a 54-yard score and moved to 46 career games with both a passing and rushing touchdown, surpassing Cam Newton for the NFL record.
  • By late in the third quarter the Bills led 40-3, with Cook up to 216 rushing yards through three quarters, the most by any player within that span since 2018 per ESPN’s David Newton.
  • Defensive tackle Ed Oliver exited with a biceps injury and was ruled out, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport.