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Bills running back Cook out vs. Jets, who get back linebacker Mosley and offensive tackle Moses

2024-10-15 07:15 Last Updated At:07:21

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Buffalo Bills running back James Cook is out against the New York Jets on Monday night because of a toe injury.

Cook, who has 309 yards rushing and four touchdowns, was listed as questionable for the game after not practicing early in the week and being limited Saturday.

Ty Johnson and Ray Davis will likely handle the bulk of carries in Cook's absence, but the Bills also promoted Frank Gore Jr. — son of the NFL's third-leading career rusher who had one-year stints with each team at the end of his career that ended after the 2020 season.

The younger Gore was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Miss and will make his NFL debut.

Josh Allen will have Khalil Shakir back after the wide receiver missed last week with an injured right ankle. Shakir has been Allen’s most reliable option, having caught 18 of 19 passes thrown in his direction with a team-leading 230 yards receiving and two touchdowns.

Nickel cornerback Taron Johnson also returns for the Bills after breaking his right forearm in the season opener.

Defensive tackle Ed Oliver is out for the second straight game with a hamstring injury. Also inactive for Buffalo are offensive lineman Will Clapp, linebackers Joe Andreessen and Edefuan Ulofoshio, and safety Mike Edwards.

Linebacker C.J. Mosley is back for the Jets after missing the past three games with a toe injury. Right tackle Morgan Moses also returns from a two-game absence because of an injured knee.

The Jets activated defensive tackle Leki Fotu from injured reserve before the game, and he's set to make his debut with New York.

Among the Jets inactives are: running back Israel Abanikanda, wide receiver Malachi Corley, offensive linemen Carter Warren and Max Mitchell, edge rusher Braiden McGregor and cornerbacks Michael Carter II and Jarrick Bernard-Converse.

Tight end Anthony Firkser and safety Jalen Mills were promoted from the practice squad by the Jets, and defensive lineman Jalyn Holmes was released to make room for Fotu.

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Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) tries to break a tackle by Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook (4) tries to break a tackle by Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, left, runs from Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, left, runs from Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)

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Cardinals seeking a streak after nearly 3 years of failing to win consecutive games

2024-10-15 07:05 Last Updated At:07:20

The Arizona Cardinals have had a few moments this season when they've looked like one of the better teams in the NFL. They've had even more moments when they've looked like one of the worst.

Add those up, and they're a 2-4 team.

The past two weeks have been a good representation of the Cardinals' inconsistency. Seven days after a come-from-behind 24-23 win over the defending NFC champion San Francisco 49ers, the Cardinals got smoked 34-13 by the Green Bay Packers on Sunday.

It was an ugly day for the visitors at Lambeau Field. Arizona had three turnovers, 13 penalties and one frustrated quarterback.

The Cardinals haven't won back-to-back games since 2021.

“To be a good team, you have to be consistent,” quarterback Kyler Murray said. “We just got to look in the mirror. I don’t know if you feel like you did something because you beat the 49ers last week. I don’t know what it is, but that can’t happen.”

As the Cardinals prepare to host the Los Angeles Chargers next Monday night, it's fair to wonder which Arizona team will show up. Second-year coach Jonathan Gannon said after watching video from the Packers game that effort wasn't a problem.

“We’re going to be violent, we’re going to play fast and physical,” Gannon said. “But we’ve got to be cleaner.”

The Packers took a 24-0 lead on Sunday and coasted from there, but Gannon said he expects the Cardinals to bounce back quickly.

“It's very clear why we lost the game,” Gannon said. “We did some good things in that game, too. But there are things that if we continue to do, we're not going to win."

The Cardinals have gotten solid play out of Murray, won completed 22 of 32 passes for 214 yards and a touchdown against the Packers, though he did lose a fumble. Murray ranks eighth in the NFL in quarterback rating through six games, sitting just behind C.J. Stroud and ahead of Patrick Mahomes and Baker Mayfield.

Arizona's defense couldn't get much pressure on Green Bay's Jordan Love, who had plenty of time to throw four touchdown passes. The Cardinals have 11 sacks this season, which ranks 24th in the league.

“We have to do a better job of affecting the quarterback and that starts with me,” Gannon said.

TE Trey McBride had a productive game, catching a season-high eight passes for 96 yards. The 24-year-old is arguably the team's top pass-catching option if Marvin Harrison Jr. has to miss time with a concussion.

Arizona has gained a reputation as one of the most disciplined teams in the NFL during Gannon's tenure and had a league-low 19 penalties through five games this season. The sixth game was not as kind. The Cardinals were whistled 13 times for 100 yards.

Gannon was particularly irritated about pre-snap penalties.

“Those are non-negotiables for us, uncharacteristic of us, so that’s why we have to look at why those things happened and do a better job there,” Gannon said. “You don’t want to go backwards before the ball is snapped.”

The Cardinals had several players leave Sunday's game but Gannon was hopeful that none of the injuries would be long-term. Harrison (concussion), LB Kyzir White (knee), DL Bilal Nichols (stinger), G Evan Brown (ankle) and CB Sean Murphy-Bunting (neck) are among those batting ailments.

Dec. 5, 2021 — That's the last time the Cardinals won a second straight game. Since then, Arizona is 11-34.

The Cardinals get an extra day to recuperate before hosting the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday, Oct. 21.

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Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon yells from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Arizona Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon yells from the sideline during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Xavier Weaver (89), defended by Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21). is unable to catch the pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Xavier Weaver (89), defended by Green Bay Packers cornerback Eric Stokes (21). is unable to catch the pass during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) loses control of the ball and fumbles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) loses control of the ball and fumbles during the second half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Green Bay. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray answers questions after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Arizona Cardinals' Kyler Murray answers questions after an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

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