# Bills' Joe Brady Threatens Playing Time for Cook

> Bills coach Joe Brady warns James Cook III's fumble issues could cut playing time.
- Title: Bills' Joe Brady Threatens Playing Time for Cook · CBS Sports
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: CBS Sports — https://cbssports.com/nfl/news/bills-joe-brady-threatens-playing-time-consequences-james-cook
- Published: 2026-10-13T23:50:59+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bills, james cook iii, joe brady, nfl, fumble, week 5, 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
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.
## Key takeaway

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