James Cook Rejects Viral Claims of In-game Pants Accident

WHO:

Daily Mail Sports - James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back.

Fox News - James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back.

Heavy NFL - James Cook is a Buffalo Bills running back.

Fox News - James Cook was discussed in a Screencaps segment.

Heavy NFL - The Buffalo Bills relied on James Cook during their game against the Minnesota Vikings.

WHAT:

Daily Mail Sports - Cook used social media to reject claims that he had an embarrassing pants accident during the Bills’ win over the Vikings.

Fox News - Cook denied crapping his pants during the Bills’ 23-6 win over the Vikings.

Heavy NFL - Cook denied rumors that he had an accident during the game against the Vikings.

Fox News - The internet circulated a theory about a visible brown spot on Cook’s pants.

Fox News - Cook recorded 31 carries for 107 yards against the Vikings.

Heavy NFL - Cook went viral after an apparent hot-mic moment in which he appeared to yell; the article says the moment might result in an NFL fine.

WHERE:

Fox News - The game was played on “Monday Night Football.”

Heavy NFL - The game was played on “Monday Night Football.”

WHY:

Daily Mail Sports - Cook responded to allegations that he had soiled himself during the game.

Fox News - Cook’s denial addressed the viral claim about an apparent brown spot on his pants.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Cook issued his denial through social media.

Fox News - Cook issued a statement denying the allegation.

Heavy NFL - The viral moment involved Cook appearing to yell on a hot microphone.

Bills running back James Cook denied online rumors that he had a pants accident against Minnesota. The rumor spread after viewers noticed an apparent brown spot during the game. Cook rushed for 107 yards on 31 carries in Buffalo’s 23-to-6 win.