EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Buffalo Bills running back James Cook missed Monday night’s 23-20 victory over the New York Jets with a toe injury suffered in last week’s loss to the Houston Texans.
Cook was a limited participant in Saturday’s practice after not participating earlier in the week and was listed with a questionable designation going into the game.
Bills coach Sean McDermott said after the game that they were planning on working Cook out pregame but that he felt “he wasn’t gonna be able to help the team. We all respect that. We want him out there. He wants to be out there, and hopefully he can get back for this week.”
Without Cook available, the team elevated rookie running back Frank Gore Jr. from the practice squad for his first career game action. Running backs Ty Johnson and especially rookie Ray Davis took on an extra load in Cook’s absence.
The Bills avoided a three-game losing streak for the first time since 2018. While Cook was out along with defensive tackle Ed Oliver (hamstring), wide receiver Khalil Shakir (ankle), nickel cornerback Taron Johnson and defensive tackle Austin Johnson were all active after being designated as questionable. This was Taron Johnson’s first game since Week 1.
