Buffalo Bills star James Cook has clarified he did not soil himself on Monday night against the Minnesota Vikings.

Monday night saw Week 9 of the 2026 NFL season conclude with the Bills taking on the Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. While the first half proved a defensive slugfest, with Buffalo going into halftime 10-6 up, the Bills pulled away against Minnesota, coming out with a 23-6 win.

Cook's performance proved pivotal against Minnesota, which boasts the NFL's best defense this season, with him rushing for 107 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries. However, during the game, there was much debate on social media among fans who believed the 27-year-old had soiled himself.

Cook was spotted with a yellowish patch on his backside during the game against the Vikings, leading some to believe he had soiled himself. "James Cook is going to need us," wrote personal hygiene wet wipes brand DUDE Wipes on X.

Another commented that, "James Cook had an accident mid game," while another added, "Did James Cook s--- his pants?"

The debate surrounding Cook's bowel movements has now been cleared up, with the Bills star taking to social media to vehemently deny that he had soiled himself against the Vikings.

Replying to a user on X who wrote, "Omg, he really did s--- himself??" Cook said, "this is wild I didn't s--- on myself."

Even Cook's response to the accusations had people laughing, as they enjoyed that he felt the need to clarify he hadn't had an accident on Monday night. "LMAOOOO the fact that James Cook had to issue an official statement on this matter is SENDING ME."

"James Cook sets the record straight," added another, while a third commented, "James Cook had to get some straightening. Comment section has me dead."

Thankfully, the most important thing for Cook and the Bills was that they came away from Minnesota with a win, one that moves Buffalo to 7-1 on the year.

Buffalo currently sits atop the AFC standings, tied with the NFC-leading San Francisco 49ers for the best record in football.

Cook's performance against the Vikings was a gritty one, with him averaging less than 2 yards a carry for the majority of the first half.

However, he began doing more damage on the ground in the second half, breaking off several longer runs in the fourth quarter, with his final stat line seeing him finish the contest with 107 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries.

"We stuck with it, stuck with it, and eventually we broke it," Cook told reporters after the game. "We knew what type of game it was going to be, a bloody game."

Buffalo will face the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, while the Vikings head to Green Bay to take on the Green Bay Packers.