A member of the Bills from 1969 through 1977, Simpson is second in franchise history with 10,183 yards. He was surpassed by Thurman Thomas, who recorded 11,938 yards in his historic career. Thomas is also one of the backs to cross 200 in a game, racking up 214 in 1990 against the New York Jets.

In the sunset season for the concrete cathedral so often overflowed with as many as 80,000 passionate patrons, WIVB News 4 Buffalo is taking a daily look back over 400 games played in the Orchard

James Cook and the Buffalo Bills got back on track in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season, snapping a two-game skid with a 40-9 win over Andy Dalton and the Carolina Panthers. The Bills now jump to 5-2 on the year and will return home in Week 9 for an AFC Championship rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs.

Even while winning AFC Offensive Player of the Week, Buffalo Bills' running back James Cook is a man of few words.

The Buffalo Bills got a career game from James Cook on Sunday. Not only did he set a career high with 216 rushing yards, he ran for more yards in a game than any Bills player since the 1970s. It’s also the most in a game in the 2025 season.