Bills' Joe Brady Threatens Playing Time for Cook

Bills coach Joe Brady warns James Cook III's fumble issues could cut playing time.

Oct 13, 2026

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Bills' Joe Brady Threatens Playing Time for Cook

Bills coach Joe Brady warns James Cook III's fumble issues could cut playing time.

In brief

Bills coach Joe Brady warns James Cook III's fumble issues could cut playing time. Bills coach Joe Brady threatens reduced playing time for James Cook III after two fumbles in Week 5 game. Originally reported by CBS Sports.

Bills defeat Rams in overtime

Buffalo Bills won 37-34 in overtime against Los Angeles Rams after James Cook III fumbled twice.

Cook fumbles twice in game

James Cook III fumbled twice in the 37-34 victory, with the second nearly costing the Bills the game.

Brady threatens playing time

Brady threatens playing time

Coach Joe Brady warned James Cook III could face reduced playing time if fumble issues persist.

Second fumble in overtime

Cook fumbled on opening possession of overtime after 57-yard completion from Josh Allen.

Consequence for Cook

Brady says Cook's fumbles could lead to reduced playing time or loss of game opportunities.

“Right now, we're putting the ball in harm's way. We know the way that we lose football games is we turn the ball over. Our two best players turned the ball over last night. James put the ball on the ground.”

The essence

Bills coach Joe Brady threatens reduced playing time for James Cook III after two fumbles in Week 5 game.

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