‘The Bills were able to gain over 351 total yards on Monday night, 221 of which were locked in by running back James Cook. In the first three quarters, the Bills ran the ball 69% of the time. Despite the lack of throwing plays, McDermott was quick to praise his wide receivers and believes they carried their own weight whenever the ball came their way.’
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Allen: A ‘complete team win’ against Dallas
‘”I think that’s kind of what we’re built for games like this.” Allen said postgame. “And finding ways in our defense went out there and against a fantastic offense and did their thing.”‘
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‘The Bills dropped at least four passes. Tight end Dalton Kincaid had just two targets and dropped both of them. Very uncharacteristic of the rookie, but two balls he should have caught. Stefon Diggs dropped a third down pass. James Cook dropped what would have been a touchdown.’
Bills end Cowboys win streak; Buffalo improves to 8-6
‘The Bills fed James Cook all night because Dallas had no answer. Sunday marked Cook’s 5th straight game, reaching 100 yards.’
Feeding the flame; Buffalo Bills running back James Cook puts on a clinic
‘”I felt like I was watching the same play. 10 yard gain, 10 yard gain, 10 yard gain. I said alright, go ahead then Cook,” said Oliver.’
4 Observations: Bills bully Cowboys on the ground, stifle MVP favorite in commanding win
‘The Bills pushed the Dallas defense all over the field. James Cook finished with a career high in everything imaginable. Cook’s 221 scrimmage yards were the most since Fred Jackson during the 2009 season (227 scrimmage yards). He had a touchdown rushing and receiving. The Bills gave the ball to Cook over and over and over again; the Cowboys knew it was coming and still couldn’t stop it. James has become a very big part of the offense since Joe Brady took over as the interim coordinator. He has 84 touches in the last four games since Brady started calling plays.’
Bills cook up dominant 31-10 performance over Cowboys
‘James Cook was the best player on the field by far.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills put NFL on notice with dominant win vs. Cowboys
‘The Bills dominated the Cowboys in every way possible. They overpowered them on both sides of the line. They shut down their league-leading offense. They tore through their vaunted defense. They also put on a coaching clinic in all phases of the game.’
Diggs becomes first Bills player to reach 4 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons
‘Through three quarters of Sunday’s game against the Cowboys, Diggs had three receptions for 31 yards. He finished with four receptions for 48 yards as the Bills cruised to a 31-10 victory against the Dallas Cowboys at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park.’
Where do the Bills stand in the AFC playoff race through Week 15?
‘Tiebreakers between and among teams are decided by a number of factors, including head-to-head outcomes, records against division opponents, records against AFC opponents, best win percentage in common games, and more.’
Cook, Bills bully Cowboys in dominant 31-10 blowout
‘“Our o-line played fantastic today. Our running backs ran the ball well,” said Allen. “I felt like the kid that didn’t do anything in the class project but got an A. I’ll do this ten times out of ten times.”’
Thad Brown: This Cook, these Bills could be unstoppable
‘The numbers are mind boggling. Cook had 100 yards rushing by halftime. He had 146 combined yards after two quarters, just 13 off his career high before this game. His 221 combined yards are the most for any Bills player since 2010. They are the third most since Thomas went for 100 rushing and 100 passing in the 1991(!) season opener. And he barely played the fourth quarter.’
James Cook’s career day boosts Bills in dominating win over Cowboys
‘The Bills’ defense also played an incredible game, holding Dallas to just 10 points and 195 total yards on offense.’
Cook cooks as Bills crush Cowboys
‘”The key is James Cook,” Allen said. “Having that mindset, having that mentality, putting his shoulder down, running through tackles, in the pass game making plays. I know he’s going to beat himself up over that one at the goal line, but you can’t ask for much more from the guy. He’s been working hard. He’s probably top five in most scrimmage yards in the league right now. We’ve got to keep relying on him.”‘
Buffalo defense dominates Dallas
‘The Bills got a ton of pressure, making Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott uncomfortable all game.’