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James Cook responds to ‘wild’ pooping accusations from ‘MNF’ win
Buffalo Bills running back James Cook denied that he had soiled himself during Monday night’s win over the Minnesota Vikings, after a yellowish mark on his trousers prompted speculation online. Cook called the claims false on social media, responding to a photograph of the incident and interrupting a viral joke that had also drawn comment from a wipes brand.
Cook’s on-field performance was a major part of Buffalo’s 23-6 victory: he ran 31 times for 107 yards and a touchdown. It was his fifth 100-yard game this season, and he passed 5,000 career rushing yards; his 31 carries were the most by any NFL running back this season. He also held on to the ball for a third consecutive game after earlier concerns about fumbles.
In short
- Cook denied the online claims about a mark on his trousers.
- He rushed for 107 yards and a touchdown in Buffalo’s 23-6 win.
- His 31 carries were the most by an NFL running back this season.
Explained simply
James Cook is a running back for the Buffalo Bills, an American football team in the NFL. Running backs carry the ball forward, and Cook is one of the players responsible for gaining ground and scoring touchdowns.
The Bills’ opponents that night were the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL season includes regular-season games and a play-off competition, and individual performances such as rushing yards and carries are used to track how players contribute. Cook had also faced attention over fumbles, which occur when a player loses possession of the ball.