NFL news: Bills’ James Cook scampers for 44-yard TD vs Browns

Buffalo Bills Star running back James Cook got off to a great start in Sunday's game against the Cleveland Browns.

Cook received a pass from Josh Allen He ran down the middle of the field and made a nifty move that took out two Browns defenders. He broke another tackle before running the ball into the end zone.

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The 44-yard touchdown run helped Buffalo tie the game at seven apiece. It was his 11th touchdown of the season and 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.

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

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

Sheader Sanders went 5-for-5 passing and finished with a touchdown pass to rookie tight end Harold Fannin Jr., who made several catches during the series and set the 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, winning the game after a 21-point comeback.

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Cleveland has been out of the playoff picture for weeks now 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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