‘“He really don’t wear shoes and he really doesn’t take elevators,” Epenesa said. “That’s just how he is, and I freaking love it. He’s been a great addition to the team.”’
BillsBeat - December 2, 2024
Bills QB Josh Allen explains why he celebrated AFC East title making snow angels with HC
‘“He’s the one who got me to do it,” Allen told the media postgame. “I was just trying to give him some flowers. He was live on TV and anytime coach asks you do something you do it. I’m a good soldier. I’m not the biggest snow angel fan because you get cold down there. My toes are freezing right now. I’m just trying to get in the shower, but it was fun.”’
Buffalo Bills clinch AFC East for fifth-straight year in blowout win over 49ers (Encouraged/worried)
‘Josh Allen’s left hand: Josh Allen was seen shaking his hand after a quarterback run early in the game. On his score via lateral from Amari Cooper, Allen seemed to be wincing as he came off the field. It didn’t seem to affect his overall play against the 49ers, but this is something to monitor this week.’
Christian McCaffrey exits with injury: 4 key moments in Bills' dominant Sunday night win over 49ers
‘The 49ers’ running back looked to have Buffalo’s number and was pacing his offense. Then with just over 11 minutes left in the second quarter, McCaffrey gave himself up for a five-yard loss and immediately went into the medical tent.’
Josh Allen made MVP case, NFL history in Bills’ snowy blowout win vs. 49ers (5 takeaways)
‘The Bills run game took over the game on their second offensive drive and never took the foot off the pedal. Ray Davis opened the scoring when he charged through several attempted tackles on a 13-yard run in the red zone. He then showed off his speed by breaking an inside run out wide, past 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward for a five-yard touchdown.’
Bills throttle 49ers in snowy environment on SNF
‘In a winter wonderland, the Bills routed the visiting San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night, 35-10, earning their seventh consecutive win while improving to 10-2 on the season. The victory also clinched the AFC East title for the Bills, who locked up the divisional crown for a franchise-record fifth straight season.’
Five Takeaways: Milano returns, Allen becomes Bills franchise leader in rout of 49ers
‘Buffalo’s victory was propelled by another MVP-level effort from quarterback Josh Allen, who became the first quarterback in league history to pass, run and catch a touchdown in a single game. It was the Bills’ seventh consecutive win, which clinched the AFC East title for the fifth straight season.’
Sabato: Josh Allen adds to his MVP highlight reel as Bills bulldoze to fifth straight AFC East title
‘But with his third four-touchdown game of the season, Allen is the clear frontrunner to win his first MVP award. More importantly, the Bills rolled to a 35-10 win over the San Francisco 49ers for the fifth consecutive division championship, becoming the first team in the NFL to clinch a division title, while joining the Kansas City Chiefs as the only teams to secure a playoff berth thus far.’
Monday's San Francisco Coverage
Flailing, fading 49ers fall to 5-7 after Bills enjoy snowy rout in Buffalo (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey might miss rest of the season with knee injury (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers shiver, stagger and sink on a long, cold night in Buffalo’s snow (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers’ Super Bowl hangover 2.0 is real: Pull the plug, their 2024 season is done (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers’ Kyle Shanahan on falling short this season: ‘It’s not as good of a team’ (San Francisco Chronicle)
49ers game grades: Avalanche of mistakes, bad fortune in Buffalo (San Francisco Chronicle)
Instant analysis of 49ers’ snow-covered 35-10 loss to Buffalo Bills (East Bay Times)
49ers insist they’re not dead yet after getting buried in Buffalo (East Bay Times)
49ers: McCaffrey’s knee injury could end his season (East Bay Times)
Bills’ Josh Allen scores receiving touchdown on his own pass vs. 49ers (East Bay Times)
What the 49ers said after being blitzed by Bills in Buffalo blizzard (East Bay Times)
49ers Studs and Duds: A blizzard of bad play as the Niners drop a third straight game (East Bay Times)
Photo gallery (East Bay Times)
Christian McCaffrey suffers potential season-ending injury in brutal 49ers blow (New York Post)
San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey injures knee in second quarter (USA Today)
Christian McCaffrey’s season ‘potentially’ over after knee injury in 49ers’ loss to Bills (AP)
49ers RB Christian McCaffrey injures PCL in loss to Bills (ESPN)
49ers’ Christian McCaffrey could miss rest of 2024 season with PCL injury, coach Kyle Shanahan says (CBS Sports)
Cris Collinsworth Had the Perfect Metaphor For 49ers’ Costly Fumble vs. Bills (SI)
Christian McCaffrey Suffered Likely Season-Ending Knee Injury vs. Bills (SI)
NFL World Reacts to 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey’s Apparent Knee Injury vs. Bills (SI)
Christian McCaffrey injury update: 49ers star potentially out for the year after non-contact knee injury vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Maiocco’s Observations: 49ers’ playoff hopes fade with loss to Bills (NBC Sports Bay Area)
CMC sustains possible season-ending PCL injury in 49ers’ loss (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Kittle keeping faith in 49ers despite ‘depressing’ season (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Kittle has ‘no idea’ why he wasn’t targeted more in 49ers’ loss (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Kittle identifies 49ers’ two biggest weaknesses this season (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Juice disappointed he fumbled rare rushing opportunity in 49ers’ loss (NBC Sports Bay Area)
49ers make ugly NFL history with blowout losses to Packers, Bills (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Maiocco’s 49ers Report Card: Team grades in crushing loss to Bills (NBC Sports Bay Area)
How 49ers’ Week 13 loss to Bills impacts NFC playoff picture (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Check out wild scenes from blizzard before 49ers-Bills game (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Buffalo Bills ‘mafia’ works through the night to clear snow at Highmark Stadium (NBC Sports Bay Area)
Where 49ers would pick in 2025 NFL Draft if season ended today (NBC Sports Bay Area)
3 takeaways after 49ers get demolished by Bills (KGMZ-FM)
Hutchinson: No one should be surprised about that 49ers loss (KGMZ-FM)
49ers Fall 35-10 to the Bills; Five Takeaways from #SFvsBUF (49ers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (49ers.com)
Photo gallery 2 (49ers.com)
Photo gallery 3 (49ers.com)
Photo gallery 4 (49ers.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 5 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 1 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery 2 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Bills frolic in a winter wonderland on a snowy ‘Sunday Night Football’
‘With Thanksgiving come and gone, we are more or less officially in Christmas season, and the Buffalo Bills did their part to get everyone in a “let it snow, let it snow, let it snow” mood Sunday night.’
Josh Allen, Amari Cooper combine for insane touchdown, rare stat on wild Bills’ improv play
‘As 49ers defenders surrounded the receiver and tried to bring him to the ground, Cooper flipped the ball back to Allen, who seemingly had the sense to follow his own pass, and the quarterback sprinted to the end zone, diving for the goal line pylon for another touchdown.’
NBC’s enhanced yard lines, field numbers for Bills-49ers snow game draw strong reactions from viewers
‘Steady snowfall turned Highmark Stadium into a winter wonderland for the “Sunday Night Football” matchup between the Buffalo Bills and San Francisco 49ers, creating a unique aesthetic that only happens every so often in NFL games.’
Josh Allen scores passing and receiving touchdown on same play vs. 49ers
‘Leave it to Josh Allen to one-up himself a few days after getting engaged.’
Winners and losers from 'Sunday Night Football': Bills freeze 49ers in Buffalo
‘The 49ers took an early 3-0 lead in the first quarter, but Buffalo scored 21 unanswered points in the first half to break the game open. Josh Allen, James Cook and the Bills didn’t look back from there.’
Mack Hollins barefoot: Bills' WR arrives without shoes ahead of 'Sunday Night Football'
‘Hollins donned some all-white attire for this evening’s prime time affair against the 49ers. Without socks or shoes, the receiver walked through the shoveled parking lot, although the pavement was likely freezing.’