Overview
- The Bills limited Cook to two carries for 15 yards in Week 18 as Sean McDermott prioritized rest before the playoffs.
- Jonathan Taylor finished at 1,585 yards after a quiet outing in the early window and did not retake the lead.
- Derrick Henry needed 153 yards on Sunday night to overtake Cook and finished with 126, leaving Cook atop the league.
- Cook is the first Buffalo player to lead the NFL in rushing since O.J. Simpson in 1976, underscoring a notable team milestone.
- With Cook sidelined, Ray Davis rushed for 151 yards in the finale, and Cook had no contract bonus tied to winning the crown.