Cook still had something to play for one touchdown shy of tying Simpson's record. He was given four carries inside the Patriots' 15-yard line on Buffalo's second possession, including one from the 1-yard line, but was unable to get into the end zone.

James Cook powers his way through the defense for a 1-yard rush and secures a Bills touchdown.

The Buffalo Bills and New England Patriots' Week 18 contest to conclude the 2024 NFL regular season will not be a memorable game. It will be one of those for James Cook. The Bills (13-4) lost a 23-16 final in the meaningless contest for them against

The Bills have an emerging superstar on offense in running back James Cook. His outstanding season has seen him get plenty of accolades and accomplishments, but also saw Cook get inexplicably snubbed by the Pro Bowl.