The mood among Buffalo Bills fans is low after a tough two weeks, and they now have to wait until Monday night to face the New York Jets. Historically, the Bills have difficulties against the Jets, and this week they’ll be playing at MetLife Stadium. With a record of 3-2, this game is crucial for the Bills. Although it’s still early in the season, the winner will take the lead in the AFC East after Week 6.
In their last Monday night matchup at MetLife, the excitement surrounding Aaron Rodgers quickly faded when he suffered an Achilles injury just four plays in, thanks to a sack by Leonard Floyd. Zach Wilson then stepped in and led the Jets to a remarkable overtime victory.
Zach Wilson is no longer with the Jets, and head coach Robert Saleh was recently fired. The Bills will now face Jeff Ulbrich, who has been promoted to interim defensive coordinator. The Jets chose to maintain defensive continuity with Ulbrich, and their defense remains strong.
James Cook’s toe injury puts Buffalo Bills in tough predicament
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On the Bills’ side, their offense has struggled with injuries over the past few weeks. Khalil Shakir missed last week’s game against the Texans, which significantly impacted Buffalo. Now, they might head into this crucial division matchup without one of their top offensive players in the backfield.
Cook was listed on the Bills’ injury report due to a toe injury, raising concerns about his availability for the game against the Jets.
With 309 rushing yards this season, Cook plays a vital role in the offense, contributing both in the run game and as a receiving threat. His absence would significantly hinder an already limited receiving corps. If he can’t play, the Bills will rely heavily on rookie running back Ray Davis and Ty Johnson.
While Davis has shown promise, it’s uncertain how he would perform as the primary back for an entire game. Besides Josh Allen, Cook is a key player that opposing defenses must prepare for, and his absence would put the Bills at a significant disadvantage, allowing defenses to focus primarily on Allen.
