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James Cook Torching Dolphins With Three First-Half TDs Had NFL Fans in Awe

James Cook scored three touchdowns despite recording just six touches in the first half.

Karl Rasmussen

Cook runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium.
Cook runs with the ball against the Miami Dolphins during the first half at Hard Rock Stadium. / Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images
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The Buffalo Bills jumped out to a big lead during the first half against the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football as the primetime game quite quickly turned into the James Cook Show.

By the time the halftime whistles sounded, Cook had rushed just five times for 60 yards and two rushing touchdowns, while catching one pass for 17 yards and another score. He led the fastest touchdown drive of the night during the second quarter, scoring on a 49-yard rush down the right sideline on the very first play of the possession.

After logging just two touchdown runs in both his rookie year in 2022 and his second season in 2023, Cook found the end zone twice on Thursday night before even visiting the locker room for halftime.

As one might expect, Cook was having a monster night both on the field and for fantasy football managers, and his three-touchdown first half had fans on social media overjoyed.

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Karl Rasmussen

KARL RASMUSSEN

Karl Rasmussen is a staff writer for the Breaking and Trending News team for Sports Illustrated. A University of Oregon alum who joined SI in February 2023, his work has appeared on 12up and ClutchPoints. Rasmussen is a loyal Tottenham, Jets, Yankees and Ducks fan.

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