Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

‘Early in the game it looked like the 49ers were going to be able to make it a game as McCaffrey and Jordan Mason combined for more than 100 yards rushing in the first quarter, but then McCaffrey went out and the 49ers offense was crippled after that.’

‘Sal’s prediction: Bills 27, 49ers 23.’

‘ Cable/Network TV: NBC. The game will be available locally via the following stations: WHEC channel 10 (Rochester area), WGRZ channel 2 (Buffalo area), WSTM channel 3 (Syracuse area), WKTV channel 2 (Utica area), WETM channel 18 (Elmira area), WNYT channel 13 (Albany area), and WBGH channel 20 (Binghamton area).’

‘The National Weather Service in Buffalo was predicting an additional 12 to 18 inches of snow in Orchard Park through Saturday night, meaning Highmark Stadium will likely be buried when the Bills play the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. ‘

‘Kincaid has not practiced since getting hurt early in that game, so Dawson Knox will once again step into the starting role when the Bills host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football, and Quintin Morris will be his backup. This might also mean that Zach Davidson gets his second practice squad elevation.’

‘You can make arguments for several other players, namely Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry, Philadelphia’s Saquan Barkley and maybe even Cincinnati’s Joe Burrow, but if the vote were taken today, Allen would be the right pick given that he has driven the Bills to a 9-2 record and is playing perhaps the most efficient and refined football of his career, yet still making brilliant plays whenever the Bills need them.’

‘Sunday, the Packers certainly did not do the Bills a favor when they embarrassed San Francisco 38-10 at Lambeau Field because next up for the Bills is a Sunday Night Football matchup against those wounded 49ers who will come to Highmark Stadium as a dangerously desperate team.’

‘Miami (4-6) will play twice before the Bills return to action Dec. 1 when they host the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football. The Dolphins host New England (3-8) Sunday, and then have to go to Green Bay (7-3) four nights later to play the Packers on Thanksgiving. If the Dolphins lose either of those games, a Bills’ victory over the 49ers would deliver to Buffalo a fifth straight AFC East crown, a feat it has never accomplished. And if the Dolphins lose both, the Bills would clinch the title before they step on the field again.’

‘“No new additions to the injury list at this point,” McDermott said. “The message I’m getting from our training room is ‘we’ll let you know how this week goes.’” The Bills had three key offensive starters sit out Sunday’s 30-21 victory over the Chiefs – tight end Dalton Kincaid, wide receiver Keon Coleman and right tackle Spencer Brown. They also saw left tackle Dion Dawkins and safety Taylor Rapp suffer what appear to be minor injuries in the game, though both returned to play.’

‘The simple truth is that this was bigger than going 1-0 for the week. This win came against their No. 1 nemesis, a team that has tormented them, and it came with the extra benefit of ending the Chiefs’ run at perfection as it was Kansas City’s first defeat after nine victories. Yes, the 1972 Miami Dolphins can pop their champagne yet again.’

‘Perhaps the most impressive aspect of this victory was how Allen continually survived despite facing so many third-and-longs. This was not a great day on first and second down, mainly because the Bills just couldn’t get any traction on the ground. But Allen fought his way out of trouble and he ended up achieving 13 of the Bills’ 24 first downs through the air.’

‘Sal’s prediction: Bills 23, Chiefs 20.’

‘There is speculation Bills-Chiefs could draw a bigger audience than the 29.2 million viewers who tuned in to NBC for the NFL season opener between the Chiefs and Ravens which is to date the largest viewership this season.’

‘Coach Sean McDermott said Friday morning that Kincaid is ruled out for the game after suffering a knee injury early in last week’s victory over the Indianapolis Colts.’

‘Coach Sean McDermott said Friday morning that Cooper and offensive tackle Spencer Brown will be limited in practice Friday and listed as questionable for the game.’