Bills RB James Cook ran for 104 yards and 2 TDs on 14 carries in Sunday's win over the Lions. What he didn't do, though, was see much receiving work. Cook also played just 41.4% of offensive snaps overall, his second-smallest share of the season.
Cook tallied 28 receiving yards against Detroit, his third-largest tally of the season. But that came on just 1 reception, giving Cook just 4 total catches over his past three games.
Ty Johnson led Buffalo RBs in pass routes Sunday, running 15 to Cook's 10, according to Pro Football Focus. Johnson also caught all five of his targets to rank second on the team in receptions and lead all Bills in receiving yards (114).
The Bills interestingly incorporated their top three RBs on the first three plays. A Cook carry opened things, then Johnson caught a 33-yard pass on the second play. And then Ray Davis ran for 5 yards.
By the end of the game, their snap counts went:
That would be a more worrisome split if Buffalo had tougher matchups remaining. But if Cook can deliver at Detroit, then he's tough to bet against in home dates with the Patriots and Jets.
Expect Cook to at least land among our top 20 RBs the next two weeks. The recent dip in receiving opportunities still lowers the floor.
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