Buffalo faced fourth-and-goal form the Chiefs' 1 with 2 minutes, 56 seconds left in the third quarter. Quarterback Josh Allen took a shotgun snap, ran an option and pitched the ball to Cook, who got low to the ground to try to evade safety Justin Reid.
James Cook has been the Bills' key player through three quarters, and his second touchdown of the game might end up being the play of the night.
James Cook is Mr. Touchdown for the Buffalo Bills. The running back scored his second touchdown of the AFC Championship Game on Sunday in the third quarter to give the Bills a 22-21 lead. Cook took a pitch from Josh Allen on a fourth down and thrust the ball across the goal line as he was diving toward it.
In a budding instant classic, with Buffalo in position to take the lead for the first time all game at the end of the third quarter, Josh Allen and the Bills’ offense elected to put the ball in Cook’s hands on a fourth-and-goal play at the goal line.
The Chiefs opened the second half with a drive to the Buffalo 36, threatening to increase their 21-16 halftime lead.
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With the Pro Bowl Games coming up this Sunday, the rosters are being finalized between opt-outs and Super Bowl obligations. For Buffalo Bills running back James Cook, a few timely opt-outs have led to his second trip to Orlando.
Cook and McGovern were both voted as first alternates back in Week 18. Starting left tackle Dion Dawkins and quarterback Josh Allen were the lone two Bills to earn spots on the AFC's initial Pro Bowl roster. Allen likely will forego the opportunity after injuring his wrist during the AFC Championship Game loss to Kansas City on January 26.
During the AFC Championship Game, the Buffalo Bills suffered a crushing 32-29 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. However, the Josh Allen-led team put up a great fight and elicited a lot of skills and talent on Jan.