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.

The Bills took their first lead on the Chiefs in the AFC championship game thanks to an incredible effort from running back James Cook. On fourth down near the goal line, quarterback Josh Allen tossed the ball over to Cook on his right. Cook, like Allen, looked done for.