Bills Star James Cook Denies 'Monday Night Football' Theory About His Pants

He's aware of the theory.

by Chris Rosvoglou

Nov 10, 2026

James Cook of the Buffalo Bills.

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James Cook went viral during “Monday Night Football,” but it’s not because he helped the Buffalo Bills secure a 23-6 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

Cook, who had 107 rushing yards and a touchdown, was trending on social media Monday night because his white pants had a stain near his backside. While it’s very likely that his uniform was stained by the yellow paint on Minnesota’s field, fans were convinced he couldn’t make it to a bathroom in time.

“That’s called leaving it all on the field,” one fan wrote on X.

“I mean to be fair. Can you imagine playing in the nfl and all of a sudden you need to go and then you get hit by a 300 pound man,” another fan commented.

Oct 12, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) rushes for a touchdown as Los Angeles Rams safety Quentin Lake (37) and Los Angeles Rams safety Kam Curl (3) defend during the second quarter at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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Roughly 12 hours after the Bills improved to 7-1 on the season, Cook addressed all the speculation regarding his uniform.

Cook confirmed that he didn’t spoil his pants during Monday night’s game in Minnesota.

“This is wild I didn’t s— on myself,” Cook wrote on X.

James Cook having a productive 2026 season.

Although he’s dealt with fumbling problems, Cook has been productive for the Bills this season. He already has 814 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in Joe Brady’s offense.

As of this moment, Cook is on pace to have a career-high in rushing yards.

Next up for Cook and the Bills is a showdown with the New York Jets. Kickoff is set for this Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.