‘”This one feels a little bit different, this early in the season … so, the cool thing about it, get to go out there, and we get to play free,” Allen said. “There’s really no repercussions for what we’re doing, but at the same time, we’re chasing the 1-seed. We understand that. We know that and we’ve got to keep getting better each and every week.”‘
BillsBeat - December 2, 2024
Bills vs. 49ers takeaways: Josh Allen dazzles, Buffalo defense smothers banged-up Niners in the snow
‘Consider what transpired before Buffalo even kicked off on Sunday night: The reigning Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs improved to 11-1, but only thanks to a last-second blunder by the lowly Las Vegas Raiders, who became the second straight non-playoff team to nearly upset Patrick Mahomes and Co. And the Baltimore Ravens, with MVP candidate Lamar Jackson, managed just 12 points against the Philadelphia Eagles until garbage time of their second loss in three weeks. Throw in the fact the Bills already beat the Chiefs this year, and the fact Buffalo manhandled the 49ers in inclement weather, and it’s not outrageous to suggest Josh Allen’s squad is the new team to beat in the conference.’
Bills' Josh Allen scores a wild TD on his own pass to Amari Cooper vs. 49ers
‘Josh Allen isn’t one to quit on a play. That was rarely clearer than on Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers, when the Buffalo Bills quarterback managed to throw and catch a touchdown on the same play. Firing a short third-quarter pass to Amari Cooper in the red zone, Allen proceeded to race up for a lateral from Cooper, then dive into the end zone for one of the most unlikely touchdowns of the 2024 NFL season.’
Josh Allen Sets Impressive NFL History in Bills' Dominant Win Over 49ers
‘According to NBC, Allen became the first quarterback in NFL history to pass for a touchdown, rush for a touchdown and catch a touchdown in a single game.’
Bills' Amari Cooper Explains How Lateral TD to Josh Allen Came to Fruition
‘”I thought Josh was over there because he wanted the ball, so I gave it to him,” Cooper explained.’
Patrick Mahomes Had Three-Word Reaction to Josh Allen’s Ridiculous TD vs. 49ers
‘“That was lit!” Mahomes wrote on X.’
Bills, Josh Allen Pull Off Incredible Lateral Touchdown in Snow vs. 49ers
‘As the snow continued to fall on Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium, quarterback Josh Allen hit wide receiver Amari Cooper in the red zone on a quick slant. After being stifled by several San Francisco 49ers defenders, Cooper decided to give his quarterback a chance to shine, and lateraled it to him.’
Bills Fan Hilariously Tries to Knock Down 49ers’ FG Attempt by Throwing Snowball
‘Amid the wintry conditions in Orchard Park for the Bills-49ers snow game on Sunday Night Football, cameras caught a snowball being launched into the path of the kick as the 49ers attempted a 33-yard field goal. 49ers kicker Jake Moody sent the ball sailing through the uprights to give San Francisco the early 3-–0 lead, but that snowball sure came close.’
Josh Allen, Sean McDermott Gleefully Celebrate Bills Win vs. 49ers With Snow Angels
‘After the game, Bills quarterback Josh Allen and coach Sean McDermott soaked in the winter weather while celebrating the team’s dominant 35–10 victory. During their postgame interview, Allen and McDermott embraced the wintry climate and laid down on the ground to make some snow angels.’
How much snow did Buffalo get? Everything to know about Bills vs. 49ers lake effect snow game
‘Before kickoff, it was estimated that Buffalo received 22.9 inches of snow. It snowed throughout the game, with the NWS Buffalo estimating that another three or four inches falling each hour. At that rate, Buffalo would have received nearly three feet of snow over the holiday weekend.’
Josh Allen becomes first QB in NFL history to pull off near impossible feat in MVP clinching performance
‘Allen made history on Sunday, becoming the first quarterback in NFL history to run, catch, and throw a touchdown in the same game. He threw a touchdown to Mack Hollins to make it a 21-3 game at the end of the first half. His receiving touchdown came next, throwing a pass to Amari Cooper which Cooper pitched back to Allen who then ran the ball in for a touchdown. And finally, Allen ran in a touchdown in the red zone to give the Bills a 35-10 lead, which would end up being his final play of the game as Buffalo pulled their starters.’
Josh Allen for NFL MVP: Bills QB leaves no doubt with dashing display in snowy rout of 49ers
‘Allen became the first QB in NFL history to record a passing, rushing, and receiving TD in the same game, and although his overall numbers were modest (13-of-17 passing, 148 yards, two passing TDs, 141.3 QB rating, 18 rushing yards, rushing TD) in relation to his typical prolific compiling, consider he did it in a snowstorm with limited healthy receiving help.’
49ers vs. Bills final score, results: Josh Allen, James Cook erupt as Buffalo rolls to another AFC East title
‘Oh, and Josh Allen authored up a masterpiece, too.’
Josh Allen injury update: Bills QB appears to hurt non-throwing hand on run vs. 49ers
‘Allen appeared to be holding his hand in pain after a first quarter run at snowy Highmark Stadium, taking some time to gather himself after the play.’
Josh Allen TD: Bills QB throws score to himself, joins Christian McCaffrey & LaDainian Tomlinson with rare 'hat trick'
‘The last player to do it was Christian McCaffrey in 2022. Before that, it was LaDainian Tomlinson in 2005.’