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Ranking the 10 Best NFL Running Backs in 2026: Which Recently-Signed RB is at the Top?

Going into the 2026-27 NFL season, this is how the 10 best running backs stack up based on PFN RB Impact Scoring from last year.

Dalvin Cook Suggests Bills Star ‘Disrespected’ James Cook With Eyebrow-Raising Take

James Cook's importance to the Bills became a hot topic after Dion Dawkins' interview, with Dalvin Cook joining the conversation.

Ranking Top-5 RBs in PFN’s NFL Top 100: James Cook, Bijan Robinson Among Best in the League

James Cook won the rushing title and lands fifth. Why Jahmyr Gibbs tops PFSN's top 5 running backs, with Derrick Henry at No. 2.

Bills Only Have 2 Players Ranked in PFN’s NFL Top 100 Despite Entering 2026 Season As Top Contender

The Buffalo Bills are viewed as potential Super Bowl contenders, but reaching their goals will be tough with just two of the NFL's best 100 players.

Andrew Buller-Russ - July 13, 2026 | 9:16 PM EDT

Ranking the Top 5 NFL Running Backs by Predicted 2026 Impact: James Cook, Jonathan Taylor Lead the Way

Which NFL running backs will finish with the best scores by PFN's Impact Scoring in 2026? We highlight five backs with that potential.

Jacob Infante - June 7, 2026 | 2:15 PM EDT

NFL Pro Bowl Rosters 2026: Full List of Selections, Alternates, Coaches, and More

Super Bowl week kicks off with the Pro Bowl Games, where fans can catch their favorite players in action one last time before the offseason begins.

Jacob Westendorf - February 3, 2026 | 2:50 PM EST

James Cook Contract, Salary, and Net Worth: How Much Is the Bills’ Star RB Earning in 2025?

James Cook signed a contract extension with the Buffalo Bills before the start of the 2025 NFL season. Here are all the details around it.

Abhimanyu Chaudhary - January 11, 2026 | 12:02 PM EST

10 Biggest Snubs From 2025 AP First Team All-Pro Including Drake Maye, James Cook, and Others

Top 2025 AP All-Pro snubs spark debate as QB Drake Maye and other elite stars were left off despite dominant, award-level seasons.

Debayan Biswas - January 10, 2026 | 12:54 PM EST

PFSN 2025 All-Pro Team: Drake Maye Caps Patriots Turnaround, James Cook Ends 49-Year Bills Drought

From Drake Maye to Myles Garrett, PFSN reveals its 2025 All-Pro team using advanced Impact grades across every position.

Jacob Infante - January 10, 2026 | 10:50 AM EST

Is James Cook Injured? A Look at the Bills Star’s Status After Slow Start in Week 17 vs. Eagles

Despite leading the NFL in rushing yards, Buffalo Bills RB James Cook has gotten off to a slow start against the Eagles in Week 17.

Zachary Knerr - December 28, 2025 | 5:03 PM EST

Bills Star James Cook Mocks Shedeur Sanders With Signature Celebration After Browns QB Exits With Injury

Bills RB James Cook sparked controversy by mocking Browns rookie QB Shedeur Sanders after Sanders exited with a hand injury.

Ashutosh Kadam - December 21, 2025 | 3:18 PM EST

Who Are the Cook Brothers? Brief History of NFL RB Siblings Dalvin Cook and James Cook

The Cook brothers are both 1,000-yard rushers. Get to know Dalvin Cook and James Cook, their NFL journeys, and more.

Lorenzo Reyna - November 20, 2025 | 7:15 PM EST

Who Are the Bills-Texans Announcers? A Look at Amazon Prime Video’s TNF Broadcast Team

Week 12 football starts with the Buffalo Bills vs the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football. Here are the announcers for the Amazon broadcast.

Chris Cardillo - November 20, 2025 | 7:00 PM EST

Is James Cook Injured? A Look at Whether the Bills Star Is Hurt Amid Slow Start in Week 11 vs. Buccaneers

A critical game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers unfortunately did not see the Buffalo Bills get an excellent start from James Cook.

Priyanshu Choudhary - November 16, 2025 | 2:37 PM EST

Week 10 NFL Injury Report: Latest on Bucky Irving, James Cook, Chris Godwin, C.J. Stroud, Trey Benson, More

The Week 10 NFL Injury Report offers up the latest info on players like Bucky Irving, C.J. Stroud, Chris Godwin, and Kyler Murray, among others.

Joe Rutland - November 7, 2025 | 2:45 PM EST

Bills Announce James Cook, Joshua Palmer Injury Updates on Thursday for Week 10

Buffalo reveals injury status for James Cook and Josh Palmer ahead of week 10 divisional showdown.

Cooper Kleinberg - November 7, 2025 | 8:30 AM EST

Former Bills RB Calls Out GM Brandon Beane for Buffalo’s Trade Deadline Approach

A stagnant trade deadline came and went in Buffalo and one of the Bills' former running backs didn't mince words in his displeasure for the inactivity.

Zachary Jacobson - November 6, 2025 | 4:21 PM EST

James Cook Injury Update: What’s the Latest on the Bills RB, and Will He Play in Week 10?

The Buffalo Bills are coming off one of their biggest wins of the season over the defending AFC champion Kansas City Chiefs. They have...

Jarrett Prendergast - November 5, 2025 | 9:50 PM EST

What Is the NFL Single Game Rushing Record? Bills’ James Cook Trying to Make History

A historic night through three quarters saw James Cook land in the company of the most rushing yards ever recorded in an NFL game.

Priyanshu Choudhary - October 26, 2025 | 3:31 PM EDT

‘Josh Allen Is a James Cook Merchant’ — NFL Fans Troll Bills QB After Star RB’s Dominant Performance vs. Panthers

The Buffalo Bills have an elite quarterback in Josh Allen, but some fans are starting to think James Cook is the truly elite player on the offense.

Bryce Lazenby - October 26, 2025 | 3:25 PM EDT

NFL Players of the Week: Drake Maye, Puka Nacua Headline PFSN’s Highest-Graded Players in Week 4

With September in the books, let's break down who led the way in PFSN's Impact Grades at every position in Week 4.

Sterling Xie - October 1, 2025 | 12:19 PM EDT

2025 NFL RB Rankings: Top 28 Running Backs After Week 3 Include James Cook, Javonte Williams, and Bijan Robinson

James Cook tops NFL running back rankings after Week 3 with four rushing touchdowns and a league-leading 88.7 RBi grade for the Buffalo Bills.

Jacob Infante - September 24, 2025 | 7:30 AM EDT

James Cook Injury Update: Latest on Bills RB Who Popped Up On Week 2 Injury Report With Surprise Issue

The Bills have received a scare ahead of their Week 2 matchup with the Jets, as star running back James Cook is dealing with a hamstring issue.

Cameron Sheath - September 11, 2025 | 2:35 PM EDT

Ranking the NFL’s Offensive Triplets for 2025: Eagles Take Top Spot

Surprising teams crack the top 10 while some Super Bowl contenders fall short in this complete ranking of NFL offensive triplets heading into 2025.

Jacob Infante - August 20, 2025 | 9:15 AM EDT

2025 NFL Bye Weeks: Complete Schedule, Fantasy Football Impact, and More

With the NFL schedule release, it’s officially time to look ahead to the regular season. What does history suggest about the impact of bye week timing on winning?

Kyle Soppe - August 16, 2025 | 3:20 PM EDT

‘Decision CLEARLY Above Todd Monken’ – Ex-NFL LB Suspects Jimmy Haslam’s Stepping Over Browns HC To Hand Deshaun Watson QB1 Job

Will Compton suspects Cleveland’s decision to start Deshaun Watson may have come from above Browns head coach Todd Monken.

August 24, 2026 | 10:22 PM EDT

‘Worst Football Mistake in the History’ — Former ESPN Star Sounds Off on Browns’ Controversial Deshaun Watson Stance

Linda Cohn ripped the Browns’ Deshaun Watson stance before he won QB1, calling the move the worst football mistake in NFL history.

August 24, 2026 | 10:07 PM EDT

‘Not an NFL Quarterback Anymore’ — NFL Reporter Exposes Browns’ ‘Toxic Marriage’ With Deshaun Watson

Jason Lloyd ripped Cleveland’s continued commitment to Deshaun Watson, calling the Browns-QB relationship a “toxic marriage.”

August 24, 2026 | 9:47 PM EDT

‘ESPN Made a Big Mistake’ — Analyst Calls Out Network’s Recent Layoff As Adam Schefter, Ian Rapoport Get Scooped on Trade

Bobby Burack called ESPN's Tom Pelissero layoff a mistake after the ex-NFL Network insider beat ESPN on the Kayshon Boutte trade.

August 24, 2026 | 9:39 PM EDT

‘Disgusting Behavior,’ ‘That’s a Nasty’ — Dave Portnoy, NFL World React to Details of 49ers Owner Jed York’s Arrest

Dave Portnoy and the NFL world reacted after 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest to two misdemeanors following his Ohio arrest.

August 24, 2026 | 4:42 PM EDT

‘Key Step for No. 1 Eyeing Week 1’ — NFL World Reacts As Giants WR Malik Nabers Takes Major Step in Injury Recovery

Malik Nabers shed his red non-contact jersey and returned to live team work as the Giants star continues pushing toward Week 1.

August 24, 2026 | 4:28 PM EDT

‘[Coverage Of] Jed York Arrest Will Say Plenty’ – Mike Florio Questions ‘ESPN’s True Independence’ Amid Business Ties With NFL

Mike Florio questioned ESPN’s editorial independence after Jed York’s arrest amid the network’s growing financial relationship with the NFL.

August 24, 2026 | 4:11 PM EDT

‘They Got To Pay’ — Jalen Ramsey Sends Blunt Message to Steelers Over Teammate’s Contract Standoff

Jalen Ramsey publicly backed Joey Porter Jr. as the Steelers remain at an impasse with their star cornerback over a new contract.

August 24, 2026 | 4:07 PM EDT

‘Feels Like a Win-Win,’ ‘Underrated Pickup’ — NFL Analysts React to Texans-Patriots Trade As Houston Adds WR Kayshon Boutte

PFN's NFL analysts praised the Texans' trade for Kayshon Boutte, calling him an underrated WR addition after Jayden Higgins' injury.

August 24, 2026 | 4:00 PM EDT

‘I Don’t Know What Jalen Milroe Saw’ — Shannon Sharpe Torches Seahawks QB After 2 Head-Scratching INTs vs. Titans

NFL legend Shannon Sharpe was highly critical of Seahawks QB Jalen Milroe's nightmare, turnover prone, showing versus the Titans.

August 24, 2026 | 3:45 PM EDT

Shedeur Sanders Landing Spots: 3 NFL Teams That Should Trade for Deion Sanders’ Son With Browns Starting Deshaun Watson

Three NFL teams that should pursue Shedeur Sanders after the Cleveland Browns named Deshaun Watson their starting QB for Week 1.

August 24, 2026 | 3:30 PM EDT

‘Wow! This One’s Pretty Big’ — NFL World Reacts to Surprising Texans-Patriots Trade Involving Kayshon Boutte

The Houston Texans' addressed their need at the WR position by trading for Kayshon Boutte from the New England Patriots.

August 24, 2026 | 3:24 PM EDT

‘Not Everything Is Gonna Be Flowers and Rainbows’ — Justin Jefferson Opens Up on Struggles With J.J. McCarthy at QB

Justin Jefferson discusses J.J. McCarthy’s struggles, explaining why he chose private support and accountability instead of public criticism.

August 24, 2026 | 2:53 PM EDT

‘Nobody Believes This Garbage’ — NFL Fans Rip Deshaun Watson for Apologizing to Browns Fans After Becoming QB1

Social media eviscerates Cleveland Browns starting quarterback Deshaun Watson's apology for his postgame comments.

August 24, 2026 | 2:37 PM EDT

Browns HC Todd Monken Reveals Shedeur Sanders’ Reaction to Browns Naming Deshaun Watson QB1

Todd Monken spoke to the media about the reaction he received from Shedeur Sanders following the news that Deshaun Watson would be QB1.

August 24, 2026 | 2:23 PM EDT

What Happened to TreVeyon Henderson? Latest Update on Patriots RB’s Injury and A Look at New England’s Depth Chart

TreVeyon Henderson left Patriots practice with a lower-leg injury. Here's the latest injury update and look at New England’s RB depth chart.

August 24, 2026 | 2:12 PM EDT

‘Brandon Aiyuk Could Do the Funniest Thing’ — NFL Fans Eagerly Await WR’s Reaction to 49ers Owner Jed York’s Arrest

NFL fans immediately brought up Brandon Aiyuk after 49ers owner Jed York’s arrest added another bizarre chapter to San Francisco’s offseason.

August 24, 2026 | 2:03 PM EDT

‘Nothing Changes’ — Former Cowboys QB Offers Advice to Shedeur Sanders After Browns Name Deshaun Watson QB1

Ben DiNucci urged Shedeur Sanders to stay prepared after the Browns chose Deshaun Watson as their Week 1 starting quarterback.

August 24, 2026 | 1:54 PM EDT

Browns HC Todd Monken Shares More Bad News for Shedeur Sanders After Naming Deshaun Watson QB1

Todd Monken named Deshaun Watson Cleveland’s starter and made clear the Browns do not view the quarterback job as a weekly decision.

August 24, 2026 | 1:48 PM EDT

‘Will Arch Manning, Dante Moore Decide Not to Come Out?’ — NFL Analyst Reveals Nightmare Draft Scenario for QB-Needy Teams

NFL analyst Henry McKenna raises a wild 2027 draft scenario, suggesting Arch Manning and Dante Moore could avoid a dysfunctional team with the No. 1 pick.

August 24, 2026 | 1:40 PM EDT