James Cook Cleared After Injury as Bills Defeat Ravens
Buffalo running back James Cook avoided serious injury during the team's victory over Baltimore at Highmark Stadium.
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook experienced a scary moment late in the game but was ultimately cleared to play after being evaluated for a head injury during Sunday's matchup against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium.
The incident occurred early in the fourth quarter while Cook was driving for a score. After running for a first down, he was tackled and landed awkwardly, with his head hitting the turf and his upper body rolling over him. Left guard Alec Anderson immediately waved the training staff onto the field to check on the star running back.
Cook remained on the ground briefly before popping up under his own power, which prompted encouraging reactions from teammates and staff. He then walked off to the sideline and entered the blue medical tent for further evaluation. Medical personnel checked him for a head injury, and he was subsequently cleared to return.
Before exiting for evaluation, Cook delivered a stellar performance that helped propel Buffalo to a commanding lead. He recorded 21 rushing attempts for 80 yards and a touchdown, alongside two receptions for 21 yards, totaling 101 yards from scrimmage.
The game itself was defined by attrition, particularly on the Ravens' side. Baltimore lost starting quarterback Lamar Jackson on the opening drive due to a hand injury after his hand struck Greg Rousseau's arm. Jackson had recently missed three games with a high ankle sprain and was officially downgraded to out for the remainder of the contest.
Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley also suffered a foot injury during the game, forcing the Ravens to rely on undrafted rookie emergency quarterback Joe Fagnano out of UConn. Fagnano was also banged up with an ankle injury as Baltimore struggled offensively.
Despite the heavy toll of injuries on both rosters, the Bills secured a 36-10 victory. Quarterback Josh Allen surpassed Jim Kelly as the franchise's all-time passing touchdown leader, recording 260 career passing scores during the dominant home win.