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RB ruled out due to toe injury Another Monday night inactive surprise at RB: James Cook is out tonight due to his toe injury, per source. It s the first NFL game in three seasons that Cook has missed. WR Khalil Shakir is active. (ESPN - Adam Schefter) FF Today's Take: Once the Bills elevated Frank Gore Jr. earlier in the day, the writing appeared to be on the wall for Gore. As it stands, Buffalo figures to roll with Ray Davis and Ty Johnson in Cook's absence. As far as Shakir is concerned, he should have no issue resuming his role as Josh Allen's top target. His biggest hurdle figures to be a stingy Jets' pass defense that will likely be even more amped for DC Jeff Ulbrich - the team's new interim head coach.

Cook indicated on Saturday that he intended to play, something that came into question when the team elevated Frank Gore Jr. early Monday. Ultimately, the veteran running back was unable to exhibited enough health to suit up in Week 6, making it likely we see Ray Davis and Ty Johnson split the backfield work against the Jets. Also inactive for the Bills are S Mike Edwards, LB Joe Andreessen, LB Edufuan Ulofoshio, G/C Will Clapp, and DT Ed Oliver.

Bills RB James Cook (toe) is inactive for tonight s game vs. the Jets. It s a surprise after multiple reports that Cook was expected to play. His absence leaves Buffalo s backfield to Ray Davis, Ty Johnson, and rookie Frank Gore, who was elevated from the practice squad earlier today. If you re looking for a Cook replacement, Davis is your best bet (assuming Jets RB Braelon Allen isn t available).

It's a big moment for Gore, who signed with the Bills as a rookie UDFA this offseason, but the elevation draws James Cook's Week 6 availability into question. ESPN's Alaina Getzenberg said of the decision that it "will be interesting to see what this means" for Cook, while noting it "doesn't seem to be a positive development for his injury status." Cook, who is dealing with a toe injury, did not practice on Thursday or Friday but was able to log a limited session on Saturday. He enters tonight carrying a questionable tag, and said on Saturday he plans to play, so we'll see what happens when the Bills announce their inactives 90 minutes before kickoff. In the event Cook is unable to go, Ray Davis and Ty Johnson would be the favorites to work in his place, with Davis likely earning the early-down touches.

Bills RB James Cook (toe) is listed as questionable for Monday night's game vs. the Jets. He only got in a limited practice on Saturday. There have been multiple reports that Cook is expected to play in this one, but fantasy owners would be wise to stash RB Ray Davis or RB Ty Johnson as insurance just in case Cook ends up inactive.