The Buffalo Bills faced the San Francisco 49ers in a snowy showdown, with rookie running back Ray Davis putting the Bills on the board early in the first quarter. After the 49ers kicked a field goal on their opening possession, marking the first points the Bills allowed in the first quarter since Week 6, Buffalo responded with a solid 13-play, 65-yard drive. Quarterback Josh Allen’s 7-yard rush on a third-and-6 conversion kept the drive alive, and Davis capped it off with a five-yard touchdown run to give the Bills a 7-3 lead.
The 49ers’ defense, which had allowed a rushing touchdown in seven consecutive games, continued to struggle as Buffalo’s offense capitalized. After the 49ers missed a 45-yard field goal attempt, the Bills swiftly answered with a 65-yard touchdown run from running back James Cook. Cook’s impressive play, which featured him sprinting down the right sideline, was the longest rush of his career and the longest by a Bills player since 2016. His touchdown, combined with a snow angel celebration, gave the Bills a commanding 14-3 lead.
As the game progressed into the third quarter, the Bills continued to innovate. On a first-and-goal play from the 49ers’ 7-yard line, Allen connected with wide receiver Amari Cooper. However, after Cooper was overwhelmed by 49ers defenders, he lateraled the ball back to Allen, who ran it in for a touchdown. The unusual play resulted in both a passing and a receiving touchdown for Allen, further increasing the Bills’ lead to 28-3.
The 49ers, who had been struggling with defensive issues, particularly against the run, were unable to recover from the Bills’ scoring burst. With each impressive play, Buffalo showcased their versatility and offensive power, adding to the pressure on San Francisco.
In the end, the Bills demonstrated their ability to capitalize on opportunities, including the missed field goal by the 49ers, and executed some creative plays. Allen’s dual-threat performance and Cook’s career-long run were key moments in the game, signaling a dominant win for the Bills over the 49ers.
