James Cook Week 8 Preview vs. the Panthers

James Cook has a difficult matchup when his Buffalo Bills face the Carolina Panthers in Week 8 (Sunday, 1 p.m. ET). The Panthers allow 92.6 rushing yards per game, eighth-best in the NFL.

This year, Cook has amassed a team-best 537 yards on 107 attempts (89.5 ypg), with five rushing TDs. Cook has also made an impact as a receiver, grabbing 12 balls for 89 yards (14.8 ypg).

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Cook vs. the Panthers

• Cook vs the Panthers (since 2021): No games
• The Panthers have allowed 100 or more yards on the ground to just one opposing rusher during the 2025 season.
• Carolina has given up one or more rushing TDs to five opposing players this year.
• The Panthers have not allowed more than one rushing TD to an opposing player this season.
• The Panthers surrender 92.6 rushing yards per game, the NFL's eighth-ranked rush defense this season.
• So far this season, the Panthers have surrendered five passing TDs to opponents, averaging 0.7 per game. That ranks 13th in NFL play.

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Cook Rushing Insights

• Cook has gone over his rushing yards total in 66.7% of his opportunities (four of six games).
• The Bills, who are 12th in NFL play in points scored, have passed 49.2% of the time while running 50.8%.
• He has carried the ball in 107 of his team's 186 total rushing attempts this season (57.5%).
• Cook has a rushing touchdown in four of six games this season, including multiple rushing TDs once.
• He has 25.0% of his team's 20 offensive touchdowns this season (five).
• He has 20 red zone carries for 55.6% of the team share (his team runs on 54.5% of its plays in the red zone).

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Cook's Recent Performance