Is the development of James Cook and the arrival of Ray Davis enough to make the Buffalo Bills' running back room one of the best in the league?
According to Pro Football Focus, the answer is a resounding yes.
PFF's Dalton Wasserman placed Buffalo's running back unit eighth overall in his 2025 NFL running back unit rankings.
"Buffalo has put together a solid group of running backs who fill a variety of roles," Wasserman said. "The workhorse is James Cook, who earned an outstanding 88.6 PFF rushing grade last season while leading the league in rushing touchdowns.
"Rookie Ray Davis got 120 carries of his own and earned a solid 73.1 PFF rushing grade while breaking 30 tackles. Ty Johnson serves as a reliable pass catcher, ranking 10th among qualifiers in PFF receiving grade in 2024."
Plenty of teams around the league employ a "by-committee" approach to their running backs.
Buffalo's ability to do so - while still somehow showcasing Cook - shows the organization's depth.
Cook - under contract but involved in a contract dispute - is running as the lead back in 2025. He led the league in rushing touchdowns last season to go along with his second straight 1,000-yard season. Davis and Johnson are nowhere near as talented as Cook, but each adds a skill set that can bolster Buffalo's offense.
The organization may not have a top player like Saquon Barkley or Christian McCaffrey, but their trio can be just as devastating to opposing defenses.
It's why PFF is so high on Buffalo's running back room.