“EARNING EVERY DOLLAR from big contract extension”: NFL fans react as James Cook breaks Bills' all-time rushing TD record vs. Saints

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“EARNING EVERY DOLLAR from big contract extension”: NFL fans react as James Cook breaks Bills' all-time rushing TD record vs. Saints (Credit: IMAGN)

James Cook had NFL fans hyped up after he broke a Buffalo Bills record on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints. The third-year veteran found the endzone with a 1-yard touchdown at 2:33 in the first quarter to give his team a 14-6 lead and score the eighth consecutive rushing touchdown to break the franchise's record.

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With this score, Cook surpassed Robb Riddick (1988), O.J. Simpson (1975) and Cookie Gilchrist (1962), who all had scored seven consecutive rushing touchdowns.

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Many fans reacted to this achievement, with some noting that he has continued to play at a high level despite securing a big contract extension.

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"James Cook is EARNING EVERY DOLLAR from his big contract extension," one fan said.
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"Cook is worth every penny and then some," another fan said.
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"that extension was worth every penny," Prize Picks tweeted.

Others said Cook was underrated and that more people needed to respect his game.

"Very underrated running back," one fan said.
"Respect Cook. He is unreal," another fan said.
"james cook might be the most underrated RB in the league," another fan said.

Cook has scored 21 touchdowns rushing since the start of the 2024 NFL season, the most in the league since that moment. He signed a four-year, $46 million contract with the Bills in the offseason after refusing to practice with the team until his situation was sorted.

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Ahead of the Saints duel, Cook had carried the ball 53 times for 284 yards and four touchdowns. He also caught nine passes for 71 yards to confirm his game has evolved.

James Cook put up a show against the Saints

After breaking the Buffalo Bills' most consecutive rushing touchdown record, James Cook continued to perform at a high level, leading his team to a 31-19 win over the Saints that could have been easier for them, considering that the Bills were unbeaten and the Saints were winless.

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Cook finished with 22 carries for 117 yards and one touchdown. He added three receptions for 18 yards to round up a solid afternoon for a team that hasn't scored less than 30 points in each of their first four duels.

Josh Allen contributed two touchdowns passing and one touchdown rushing to secure the Bills' fourth win of the season. Buffalo will host the New England Patriots in Week 5, hoping to extend their unbeaten run in prime time against a divisional rival.

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