Buffalo Bills' James Cook aims to cement his legacy—can he repeat as the NFL’s rushing king in 2026? Joe Marino spotlights Cook’s rise as a superstar, the crucial role of O'Cyrus Torrence’s power in the trenches, and the ripple effect of new addition D.J. Moore on the ground attack. Ty Johnson and Ray Davis round out one of the league’s most well-constructed running back rooms, with strong blocking from Dalton Kincaid, Khalil Shakir, and the receiver corps promising an offense poised for explosive gains.

But looming questions threaten to shake up the Bills’ rushing dominance. Joe Marino examines the loss of offensive line guru Aaron Kromer, the departure of fullback Reggie Gilliam, and whether new faces can fill the void up front. Will Joe Brady’s system shift Buffalo away from run-heavy football? How will James Cook’s touches—and costly fumble trend—be managed? Don’t miss this incisive breakdown of Buffalo’s 2026 rushing identity and the contract dynamics shaping Cook’s future.

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