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Bills Establish 'Identity' Behind James Cook and Dominant Running Game in 40-9 Rout of Panthers
James Cook's 216 rushing yards and two touchdowns powered the Bills' dominant 40-9 win, with defense adding three takeaways and seven sacks, improving their AFC East standing.
- In Charlotte, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook rushed for 216 yards and two touchdowns as Buffalo won 40-9 over the Panthers.
- Facing inconsistent passing, Buffalo Bills relied on James Cook as Josh Allen took two first-half sacks and receivers failed to separate, prompting coaches to stress Cook's involvement.
- By halftime, James Cook had 158 rushing yards on 12 carries and a 64-yard touchdown, while Buffalo's defense forced three takeaways and seven sacks.
- Buffalo now sits at 5-2 overall and remains second in the AFC East, but Ed Oliver left with a left biceps injury and was ruled out before facing Kansas City Chiefs.
- Cook's emergence keeps defenses off balance, prompting the Bills to lean on the run while Josh Allen passed Cam Newton for most games with one passing and one rushing touchdown ahead of the trade deadline.
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James Cook runs for 216 yards and 2 TDs, Allen accounts for 3 TDs as Bills rout Panthers 40-9
James Cook ran for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Allen accounted for three touchdowns and the Buffalo Bills returned from their bye with a resounding 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.
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