James Cook Deserves Better Ranking | Buffalo News

James Cook dominated the NFL last season, leading all running backs with over 1,600 yards and the second-best yards-per-carry, while also becoming the first Bills rusher to win the title since O.J. Simpson in 1976. Despite his elite efficiency and historic production — including three straight 1,000-yard seasons and Pro Bowl appearances — Sports Illustrated ranked him a mere eighth among top running backs, ignoring his “rushing yards over expected” dominance. Even more puzzling: he’s delivered massive output while playing less than half the snaps. With Hall of Famer Thurman Thomas and new head coach Joe Brady both praising his work ethic and value, the disconnect between his on-field impact and expert rankings is glaring — and maybe, just maybe, the stats are speaking louder than the pundits. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/fa49cac6047eb14b