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NFL RB Ranking: Cook Outshines Top Picks?
16 Jan
Summary
- James Cook led the NFL with 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns.
- He was ranked fourth among NFL running backs by Maurice Jones-Drew.
- Cook had more yards than Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, and Jonathan Taylor.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, who dominated the 2025 NFL season with 1,621 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns, has been ranked as the fourth-best running back by analyst Maurice Jones-Drew. Cook's performance saw the Bills lead the league in rushing offense, with 11 wins in games where he exceeded 100 scrimmage yards.
Despite his league-leading rushing statistics, Cook was placed behind Bijan Robinson, Christian McCaffrey, and Jonathan Taylor on the NFL.com list. While Cook surpassed Robinson, McCaffrey, and Taylor in rushing yards, he trailed McCaffrey and Robinson significantly in receiving yards and touchdowns, a factor that may have influenced his ranking.
Jones-Drew acknowledged Cook's playmaking ability and his crucial role in the Bills' offense, noting the team's struggles in games where he fell short of 100 yards. The ranking highlights the subjective nature of such evaluations, with dual-threat capabilities appearing to weigh heavily in the assessment.
