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.

Outside of Josh Allen, the Bills have put together a high-powered offense without a true superstar on the roster. They have utilized a rotational approach with both their running backs and pass catchers to find offensive success in a variety of situations.

Colin Cowherd unveils his Top 10 NFL players in the AFC Championship Game, featuring the Patrick Mahomes-Josh Allen duo, Kansas City Chiefs TE (and Taylor Swift's boyfriend) Travis Kelce and Buffalo Bills 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.

The Buffalo Bills are in the AFC title game for the second time in the last five seasons. But if Josh Allen had been a bit more overzealous in a critical goal-to-go moment against the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round last Sunday, Buffalo would probably be sitting at home right now.

The Bills ran the option, and QB Josh Allen pitched it to James Cook. Cook looked dead in the water upon receiving the pitch as the Chiefs defense converged around him, but somehow he found just enough daylight to lunge for the end zone. Cook’s outstretched arm broke the plane before his knee hit, and the Bills had scored the game-tying touchdown.

James Cook has been a breakout star for the Bills this season and now it's time for Buffalo to give him what he deserves.

Buffalo Bills running back James Cook scores against the Kansas City Chiefs with a 6-yard rush in the AFC Championship Game.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen completes a 32-yard pass to Bills wide receiver Mack Hollins against the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

And speaking of making history, does it really surprise anyone that Josh Allen made more of it ... touchdowns during the regular season, James Cook tied O.J. Simpson for the most such scores ...

James Cook led Buffalo's backfield to 210 rushing yards against a Denver defense that ranked third-best in the NFL at stopping the run.