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Buffalo Bills star running back James Cook got off to a hot start early in their game against the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
Cook took the pass from Josh Allen up the middle of the field and made a smart move to juke out two Browns defenders. He broke another tackle before driving the ball all the way to the end zone.
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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) runs the ball for a touchdown against the Cleveland Browns during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The 44-yard touchdown run helped Buffalo tie the game at seven apiece. It was his 11th rushing touchdown of the season and his 13th overall. He entered the game with more than 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 response after the Browns opened the game with a touchdown.
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Cleveland Browns quarterback Shedeur Sanders (12) throws to tight end Harold Fannin Jr. (44) during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Cleveland, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Shedeur Sanders was 5-of-5 passing and capped the drive with a touchdown pass to rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who made a pair of 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 shocked the Patriots last week, winning the game after a 21-point comeback.
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Cleveland has been out of the playoffs 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.
