Josh Allen did what he needed to do, going 16 of 22 for 209 yards, two touchdowns, and his first interception of the season. On the ground, James Cook was superb, rushing for 117 yards and a touchdown from his 22 carries.

During the Buffalo Bills’ 31-19 defeat of the New Orleans Saints, running back James Cook rushed for a touchdown just before the first quarter expired. The score, a one-yard run up the middle, marked the eighth-straight game (dating back to 2024 NFL season) that the Cook has found the end zone with his legs. That’s a new franchise record!

Alone and on top of the AFC Conference standings, the Buffalo Bills (4-0) have put up 30 points in every game this year. They've done what they've needed to do to win.

It was a tough day at the office for the Saints, but their efforts against a Super Bowl contender made for a surprisingly watchable game:

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