ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (WKBW) — It's fair to say there was an even split of opinions on which Buffalo Bills team would show up against the Dallas Cowboys squad that came into the matchup as winners of five consecutive games.
However, the opening drive was more than convincing as to which Bills team did show up. Interim offensive coordinator Joe Brady had a game plan that included establishing the run early.
The Bills fed running back James Cook all night and the Cowboys had no answer. It marked his fifth straight game reaching 100 yards.
Cook finished with 179 yards rushing on 25 carries and a rushing touchdown. He also had two catches for 42 yards and a receiving touchdown.
Quarterback Josh Allen only attempted 15 passes and completed seven of them for 94 yards and a touchdown. He also had eight carries for 24 yards and a rushing touchdown.
It was the 10th game this season that Allen recorded a rushing and passing touchdown, surpassing Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray for the most in a single season in NFL history.
Josh Allen scored on a 1-yard rush. Today is the 10th game this season with both a rushing and passing TD, marking the most in NFL history in a single season and surpassing Kyler Murray’s 9 with Ari. in 2020.
— Buffalo Bills PR (@BuffaloBillsPR) December 17, 2023
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The defense also stepped up and held a powerful Cowboys offense to just 195 total yards and had three sacks and one interception.
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The Cowboys scored a late touchdown and the Bills won 31-10.
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