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James Cook’s Second Fumble of the Night in Overtime: Nate Landman Stole It, Aaron Donald Got It, and the Rams Only Needed a Field Goal

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Man, you gotta feel for the Bills, but not really. James Cook fumbled the ball for the second time last night in overtime against the Rams, and this time, there was no escaping it. Nate Landman punched that thing out, Aaron Donald was right there to jump on it, and just like that, the Los Angeles Rams had the ball with all the momentum.

The Bills Got Stung in Overtime

Cook had gotten away with one earlier in the game, sure, but in overtime, Landman wasn’t letting him off the hook. Landman popped that ball right out, and who else but Aaron Donald to be lurking, ready to snatch it up? That’s just how it goes sometimes, one mistake, one turnover, and everything flips on its head.

Kamren Kinchens Made the Play Before the Play

Before Cook’s game-ending turnover, the Bills actually had a moment that looked like pure glory. Wide receiver Khalil Shakir was absolutely flying, looking like he was about to take it all the way home. But Kamren Kinchens had other plans. He tripped Shakir up, a tackle that, when you look back, was absolutely game-changing. If Shakir scores there, maybe we’re talking about a different outcome entirely. Instead, it set up the brutal scenario where Buffalo had already had their overtime possession.

With Buffalo already having had their shot in overtime, Landman’s forced fumble and Donald’s recovery sealed the deal. The Rams only needed any score, even a field goal, to walk away with the win. Talk about a gut punch.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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