‘Offensive coordinator Joe Brady seemed to make a concerted effort to get Cook on the edges and used counter plays to allow the fourth-year running back to use his ability to cut back and make plays.’
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Bills DT Ed Oliver leaves game with biceps injury
‘As he fell to the ground on a block, Oliver flexed his left arm and then held it for a bit. He walked off the field with athletic trainers during the two-minute warning break, briefly went into medical tent and then walked to the locker room with an athletic trainer. He was quickly ruled out with the injury.’
Bills' Josh Allen passes Cam Newton to set NFL record for most games with passing, rushing touchdown
‘The history-making touchdown came in thrilling fashion, too. Allen hit Khalil Shakir for an explosive 54-yard scoring pass with 12:18 left in the third quarter, which at the time extended the Bills’ lead to 23 points. He notched his first rushing score earlier in the game when he punched the ball in from a yard out late in the second quarter.’
Dion Dawkins, A'Shawn Robinson get in postgame scuffle after Bills' 40-9 blowout of Panthers
‘According to ESPN’s Kimberley Martin, Dawkins claimed that he had looked up at the scoreboard at the final score before saying “40-9,” which apparently offended Robinson. An argument ensued before Robinson attempted to go after Dawkins, and the two had to be separated by teammates.’
Ugly Fight Breaks Out Between Bills, Panthers During Postgame Handshakes
‘ESPN’s Kimberly A. Martin was in the middle of the action and was able to get it all on video. In it you can see Bills offensive tackle Dion Dawkins having some heated words with Panthers defensive tackle A’Shawn Robinson. Dawkins appeared to throw something at Robinson while being held back, which led to Robinson trying to get at Dawkins.’
Buffalo Bills DT Ed Oliver already hurt again, leaves game vs. Panthers
‘Oliver broke through for a sack on Andy Dalton, but later on injured his arm, and has been ruled out for the game with that injury.’
Bills' win over Panthers shows offense must go through 2 stars
‘With the defense getting after Andy Dalton, all eyes were on the offense, and it was James Cook with his 216 rushing yards and two touchdowns, along with Khalil Shakir, who posted 88 yards and a touchdown from his six receptions, who did the most damage.’
Bills' James Cook knows who real heroes are after career-day vs. Panthers
‘“First thing I want to thank my O-line, without them, I couldn’t even run,” Cook said. “So, just thanking them guys for just always having my back and just opening up lanes for me to run.”’
Bills' James Cook gives incredible gut-punch to Panthers defense after win
‘Oh boy, that is quite the statement and one that will sting the Panthers’ defense, who got gashed routinely on the ground in what was a brutal display from Buffalo’s offense.’
Is Keon Coleman playing? Bills WR a first half no show vs. Panthers
‘At halftime, Keon hasn’t even had a catch in Carolina and has only had one target. Yes, you read that right.’
Ed Oliver injury update: Latest news on Bills DT's status in Week 8 game
‘Oliver sustained what appears to be an arm injury in the second quarter and is getting checked out in the medical tent upon leaving the field.’
James Cook breaks 33-year Bills record in dominant first half performance vs. Panthers
‘The star running back has 153 rushing yards in the first half, which is the most a Bills’ running back has had in the first half since 1992. The Bills have gone to Cook early and often, as he has 12 carries thus far.’
Bills reveal 'exciting' part of Panthers blowout win
‘After a wobbly first half that saw the Bills lead 19-3, in the second half, Joe Brady’s offense and the defense clicked through the gears, scoring 21 points in the third quarter, to put the Panthers away.’
Bills' Josh Allen hails 'unbelievable' James Cook after Panthers blowout
‘“I thought it was complementary, James [Cook] is playing outstanding right now,” Allen said. “Our O-line’s giving him a lot of holes, but he’s just making some unbelievable cuts and outrunning people, doing what James Cook does.”’
The Bills finally let James Cook cook, and his huge stats led to a perfect bounceback
‘That’s an average of 11.4 yards per carry, and he did it without playing in the fourth quarter with the Bills in total control.’