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Bill’s RB status for the Jets game is up in the air

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Bill’s RB status for the Jets game is up in the air

James Cook, the Buffalo Bills’ most productive offensive player to date not named Josh Allen, may not be able to play in the battle for first place in the AFC East against the New York Jets on Monday night.

Will James Cook play against the Jets?

Coach Sean McDermott said Saturday before the Bills’ final practice of the week that Cook is listed as questionable for the game as he tries to battle a foot/toe injury. He only took part in limited training on Saturday.

How did James Cook get injured?

Cook finished the Houston game last week but suffered the injury late when he landed awkwardly after a tackle and has not practiced this week. Cook ranks 15th in the league in both rushing yards (309) and yards gained from scrimmage (432) and has five total touchdowns.

Who is James Cook’s replacement?

Seventh year veteran Ty Johnsonwho has been a productive backup throughout his career, will likely start if Cook is unable to play. He has two of Buffalo’s 16 offensive touchdowns this year. The 27-year-old, who played parts of three seasons (2020-22) with the Jets, has rushed for 1,099 yards and five touchdowns on 248 carries in 77 career games, averaging 4.4 with 97 receptions for 791 yards and five touchdowns corresponds .

More: Two running backs who could make their Bills debut due to a James Cook injury

Fourth round rookie pick Ray DavisThe 24-year-old has seen action in all five games and is tied with quarterback Josh Allen for second on the team with 26 runs. Davis, 5-foot-10 and 200 pounds, has plenty of strength and rushed for 3,626 yards and 29 touchdowns in his college career.

Sal Maiorana has been covering the Buffalo Bills for four decades, including 35 years as a full-time beat writer for the D&C, and he has written numerous books on the team’s history. He can be reached at [email protected] and you can follow him on Twitter @salmaiorana. https://profile.democratandchronicle.com/newsletters/bills-blast

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