James Cook Week 13 Preview vs. the Steelers

Buffalo Bills v New York Jets - NFL 2025

Photo: Elsa / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook will face a middle-of-the-pack run defense in Week 13 (Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET), versus the Pittsburgh Steelers. The Steelers are ranked 15th in terms of rushing yards allowed, at 105.7 per game.

On the ground, Cook leads the team with 1,084 yards rushing on 199 attempts (98.5 ypg), with eight rushing TDs. In the passing game, he has also reeled in 24 balls for 203 yards (18.5 ypg) and one touchdown.

Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply).

Listen to the game on WGR 550 SportsRadio

Cook vs. the Steelers

  • Cook vs the Steelers (since 2021): No games
  • The Steelers have let three opposing rushers to pick up 100 or more yards in a game during the 2025 season.
  • Pittsburgh has allowed one or more rushing TDs to seven opposing players this year.
  • The Steelers have given up two or more rushing TDs to only one opposing rusher this season.
  • The Steelers surrender 105.7 yards per game on the ground, the NFL's 15th-ranked run defense this season.
  • So far this year, the Steelers have allowed eight passing TDs to their opponents, averaging 0.7 per game. That ranks sixth in the NFL.

Catch every NFL touchdown with NFL RedZone on Fubo.

Cook Rushing Insights

  • Cook has gone over his rushing yards total in 63.6% of his opportunities (seven of 11 games).
  • The Bills have passed 50.6% of the time and run 49.4% this season. They rank seventh in the NFL in scoring.
  • His team has attempted 325 rushes this season. He's taken 199 of those carries (61.2%).
  • Cook has a rushing touchdown in six games this season, including multiple rushing TDs twice.
  • He has scored nine of his team's 38 offensive touchdowns this season (23.7%).
  • He has 29 red zone carries for 48.3% of the team share (his team runs on 62.5% of its plays in the red zone).

Get in the game and sign up for FanDuel Fantasy today. Use our link to start playing daily fantasy.

Cook's Recent Performance

Opponent Date Week Rushing Stats Receiving Stats
vs. Texans 11/20/2025 Week 12 17 ATT / 116 YDS / 1 TD 3 TAR / 3 REC / 13 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Buccaneers 11/16/2025 Week 11 16 ATT / 48 YDS / 0 TDs 3 TAR / 3 REC / 66 YDS / 1 TD
vs. Dolphins 11/9/2025 Week 10 13 ATT / 53 YDS / 0 TDs 5 TAR / 5 REC / 24 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Chiefs 11/2/2025 Week 9 27 ATT / 114 YDS / 0 TDs 1 TAR / 1 REC / 11 YDS / 0 TDs
vs. Panthers 10/26/2025 Week 8 19 ATT / 216 YDS / 2 TDs TAR / 0 REC / 0 YDS / 0 TDs