James Cook Week 12 Preview vs. the Texans

James Cook has a difficult matchup when his Buffalo Bills meet the Houston Texans in Week 12 (Thursday, 8:15 p.m. ET). The Texans give up 87.1 rushing yards per game, third-best in the NFL.

This year, Cook has accumulated a team-best 968 yards on 182 attempts (96.8 ypg), with seven rushing TDs. Cook has recorded 21 catches this season for 190 yards and one touchdown.

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Cook vs. the Texans

• Cook vs the Texans (since 2021): 1 GP / 82 RUSH YPG / 1 RUSH TD
• The Texans have not allowed 100 or more yards to an opposing rusher in the 2025 season.
• Houston has allowed seven opposing rushers to record one or more TDs on the groun against them this year.
• The Texans have given up two or more rushing TDs to only one opposing rusher this season.
• Cook will square off against the NFL's third-ranked run defense this week. The Texans concede 87.1 yards on the ground per contest.
• The Texans have the No. 7 defense in the league in rushing touchdowns allowed, giving up eight this season (0.8 per game).

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Cook Rushing Insights

• Cook has hit the rushing yards over in six of 10 opportunities (60.0%).
• The Bills, who are fourth in NFL play in points scored, have passed 49.8% of the time while running 50.2%.
• He has handled 60.5% of his team's 301 rushing attempts this season (182).
• Cook has a rushing touchdown in five games this year, including multiple rushing TDs twice.
• He has 21.6% of his team's 37 offensive touchdowns this season (eight).
• He has 29 carries in the red zone (49.2% of his team's 59 red zone rushes).

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Cook's Recent Performance