James Cook dismisses the Bills vs Chiefs officiating controversy after Buffalo's AFC Championship loss – blames themselves over the refs.

With a trip to Super Bowl 59 on the line, Josh Allen wasn’t the Buffalo Bills most valuable player. It was running back James Cook.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook goes for a 33-yard rush against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

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.

Buffalo’s No. 1 back rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns on just 13 carries (6.5 YPC). He added another 49 yards receiving on three receptions in the loss. Despite his effectiveness, the back was somehow underutilized by the Bills in the conference championship.

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.

Here are some key stats and trends to know before placing any wagers on James Cook’s player props for Sunday’s game, which starts at 6:30 PM ET on CBS. Cook and the Buffalo Bills head

The Buffalo Bills once again lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in the playoffs. The Josh Allen-led Bills are now 0-4 against Kansas City, dropping two divisional round matchups and two AFC Championship Games since 2021.

Former Georgia RB now Buffalo Bills RB, James Cook makes incredible play for a touchdown against the Kansas Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game. WATCH: James C

Watch the best plays from Buffalo Bills' running back James Cook's 2-touchdown performance vs. the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2024 AFC Championship Game.