Bills’ James Cook Thrills Fantasy Football Fans with 3 TDs in 1st Half vs. Dolphins

Zach BacharContributor ISeptember 13, 2024

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James Cook was dominant throughout the first half of the Buffalo Bills’ clash with the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football.

Cook entered halftime with three total touchdowns, with two scores on the ground and one coming as a receiver. He also racked up 77 all-purpose yards on just six touches, helping the Bills jump out to a 24-10 lead.

NFL @NFLCookin’ up his THIRD TD of the night 🔥#BUFvsMIA on Prime Video
Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/hPFdtSTyK8

The former second-round pick continued his strong start to the 2024 season after he previously recorded 71 rush yards and 32 receiving yards during Buffalo’s 34-28 win over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 1.

Cook became the third Bills player in the past 30 years to score three first-half touchdowns.

Ed Werder @WerderEdNFLFrom @ESPNStatsInfo: James Cook is the 3rd Bills player in the last 30 years to score 3 touchdowns in a 1st half; all of them did it against the Dolphins (Lee Evans in Week 13 2005, Isaiah McKenzie in Week 17 2020).

Cook received praise from several NFL peers, including Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers.

zay flowers @ZayFlowersLet James Cook 🔥 https://t.co/EoL5Napmaw

The 24-year-old’s brother, four-time Pro Bowl running back Dalvin Cook, was also impressed.

Dalvin “4️⃣” Cook @dalvincook💰💰💰 https://t.co/ng4QdMpWKn

Fantasy football fans were especially amazed by Cook’s ability to repeatedly find the end zone in the first half against Miami after he amassed just two total rushing touchdowns throughout the entire 2023 season.

Underdog NFL @Underdog__NFLJames Cook so far:

6 touches
77 yards
3 TDs

Del Reid 🦬 @DelReidCongrats to all James Cook fantasy owners tonight

DraftKings @DraftKingsFantasy managers who are playing against James Cook this week pic.twitter.com/UGMjON8ZTD

Moody @EricNMoodyJames Cook’s fantasy football managers after that second TD against the Dolphins:
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LakeShowYo @LakeShowYoJames Cook fantasy owners rn pic.twitter.com/WSA4TdhKfz

Scott McLaughlin @smclaughlin93Good night to have James Cook on your fantasy team

Brandon Park @Brandon_Park_If you’re playing against James Cook in fantasy this week, I’m so sorry for your loss

After entering the game at No. 15 on the NFL’s rushing leaderboard in Week 1, Cook appears poised to rise up the rankings following a superb Week 2 performance.