NFL News: Bills’ James Cook rushes for 44-yard TD against Brown

Buffalo Bills star James Cook got off to a strong start early in their game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.

Cook took a handoff from Josh Allen at midfield and made a great move to take out two Browns defenders. He broke another tackle before running the ball into the end zone.

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A 44-yard touchdown run helped Buffalo tie the game at seven apiece. It was his 11th touchdown of the season and his 13th total touchdown. He entered the game with over 1,400 rushing yards to his name. He was just a few yards behind NFL leader Jonathan Taylor for first place.

The touchdown was a big answer after the Browns started the game with a touchdown.

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Browns quarterback Shader Sanders throws to tight end Harold Fannin Jr. during a Buffalo Bills game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogroki)

Shedeur Sanders was 5-of-5 passing and finished the drive with a touchdown pass to rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who made a few catches during the series to set a franchise record for most receptions by a rookie.

Buffalo needed a win to keep pace with the New England Patriots for the AFC East title. The Bills stunned the Patriots last week by winning the game after a 21-point comeback.

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Cleveland has been out of playoff contention for a few weeks as the organization tries to see what it has in its young players. Sanders was named the starting quarterback for the rest of the season.

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