Unlike a lot of people, Buffalo Bills running back James Cook isn't blaming the officiating for his team's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs last week. Speaking on the "Kickin' It With Dee" podcast, Cook was asked how he and his team mentally handles the idea of the refs working against them.

The Buffalo Bills are navigating through a gut-wrenching period after yet another postseason loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, marking their fourth consecutive

On Sunday, the Buffalo Bills once again fell short in their quest to return to a Super Bowl for the first time in 31 years. Their bugaboo, the Kansas City

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.

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

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.

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

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.

The Buffalo Bills exceeded many preseason expectations this year. With the momentum they carried into the postseason, some thought this was finally the season

Bills running back James Cook says he won’t blame the officiating for losing the AFC Championship Game.

The Kansas City Chiefs, two-time defending Super Bowl champions, continued their march to NFL history with their 32-29 triumph over the Buffalo Bills in the AFC title game at Geha Arrowhead Stadium. The Philadelphia Eagles destroyed the Washington Commanders by the record-setting score of 55-23 at Lincoln Stadium in the City of Brotherly Love.