Amari Cooper has played in only three games since joining the Buffalo Bills, but he’s already loving everything Josh Allen has to offer.
Following Sunday’s thrilling 30-21 win over the previously unbeaten Kansas City Chiefs, the five-time Pro Bowler heaped high praise on Allen, who is now considered a legitimate chance to challenge Lamar Jackson for the MVP award.
“The league has stars and he’s one of them,” Cooper told reporters after the game.
“He’s just a tremendous talent and some guys are just made to play ball. I’ve been having a lot of joy since I’ve been here - we’ve won every game. It’s been cool.”
— Jonathan Acosta (@_jacosta) November 18, 2024Allen made several big plays all night, but his 26-yard scramble on 4th and 2 to put the Bills ahead by nine was arguably one of his top career highlights.
After being traded from the Browns last month in exchange for a couple of late-round draft picks, Cooper has enjoyed the spoils of playing alongside one of the game’s best quarterbacks, catching for 124 yards and a touchdown.
Missing the last two games due to injury, the 10-year pro caught two passes for 55 yards on Sunday. His most impressive play came early in the first quarter when Allen found him along the sideline for a 30-yard completion.
Not surprisingly, Cooper’s experience and route running have proven invaluable to a Bills receiving room that is flourishing thanks to Allen’s explosiveness and ability to extend plays.
Alongside the veteran, Khalil Shakir continues to make a name for himself, finishing with 70 yards on Sunday after making a gutsy 10-yard catch on the drive that eventually saw Allen rush for a score.
“When you’re a kid and you’re dreaming of football, this is the game you dream about,” Cooper added.
After spending some dark days on a Cleveland Browns team that could be looking to depart with star running back Nick Chubb very soon, Cooper sounds glad to be back winning football games.
“The Josh Allen experience at this magnitude has been phenomenal. He’s a great player – the old adage, big time players make big time plays in big time situations, and that’s exactly what he did.”