Sunday Night Football Recap
The Buffalo Bills flexed their winter dominance on a stormy Sunday night, cruising to a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Orchard Park. The frigid, snowy conditions wreaked havoc on San Francisco’s offense, as quarterback Brock Purdy struggled to adapt to the icy grip of Buffalo’s weather, completing just 50% of his passes for 125 yards and an interception. Meanwhile, Josh Allen thrived in the chaos, tossing two touchdown passes and rushing for another.
The 49ers’ troubles compounded when star running back Christian McCaffrey left the game with a knee injury in the first half, sidelining their most reliable weapon. Without him, San Francisco looked disjointed, managing only 220 total yards. The Bills’ defense capitalized, forcing two turnovers and limiting the 49ers to a single touchdown.
Buffalo’s offensive stars shone through the snow. Stefon Diggs racked up 94 receiving yards, while running back James Cook added 76 yards on the ground. The victory marked Buffalo’s seventh consecutive win, solidifying their claim to the AFC East crown and bolstering their playoff push【9】.
For the 49ers, who fell to 5-7, the loss underscored their struggles outside California sunshine. They’ll need to regroup quickly to keep their playoff hopes alive, but their adaptability—and health—are now major concerns as the season winds down.