Tue Oct 15 03:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Bills to Face Jets Without Star Running Back James Cook

**Buffalo, NY** – The Buffalo Bills will be without their star running back, James Cook, for their crucial Monday night matchup against the New York Jets. Cook, who has emerged as a key offensive weapon for the Bills this season, suffered a toe injury in the fourth quarter of their Week 5 loss to the Texans.

Despite limited participation in practice this week, Cook has been ruled inactive for the game. His absence is a significant blow to the Bills, who are currently in a slump after losing their last two games. Cook leads the team with 432 scrimmage yards and five touchdowns this season.

The Bills, who will be looking to regain their momentum and take the AFC East lead from the Jets, will rely on a combination of Ty Johnson and rookie Ray Davis to fill the void left by Cook.

This game carries extra weight as the winner will not only claim the AFC East lead but also gain a potential advantage in future tiebreakers. The Jets defense, while imposing, is relatively vulnerable against the run.

Quarterback Josh Allen, who struggled in the loss to the Texans, will need to find a way to rebound against the Jets’ strong passing defense. The Bills will be looking to get back into the win column when they face the Jets at 8:15 p.m. ET on Monday.

**Other NFL News:**

* Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh will wear a heart monitor for the next two weeks following a consultation with a cardiologist.
* Ricky Pearsall, the rookie wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, is nearing a return to action after having his 21-day practice window opened.
* The Jacksonville Jaguars traded defensive lineman Roy Robertson-Harris to the Seattle Seahawks for a 2026 sixth-round pick.
* Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski confirmed Deshaun Watson will remain the starting quarterback, despite his struggles.
* Broncos head coach Sean Payton acknowledged the significance of his return to New Orleans, but his focus is on getting a win.
* Washington Commanders defensive tackle Jonathan Allen is feared to have suffered a season-ending pectoral injury.
* Miami Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel expressed optimism that Tua Tagovailoa will return to play this season.
* Detroit Lions pass rusher Aidan Hutchinson will miss the rest of the season after undergoing surgery to repair a broken tibia and fibula.

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