Amid freezing conditions and flurries of snow, the Buffalo Bills made history – and the playoffs – with an impressive win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. The team secured their fifth consecutive AFC East title in a brutal 35-10 victory.
Quarterback Josh Allen was the game’s star, scoring four touchdowns on three plays. He made history when he scored passing, receiving, and rushing touchdowns, becoming the first-ever quarterback in NFL history to do all three in one game. Sunday’s game was the latest in impressive performances from Allen this season, who finished 13 of 17 for 148 passing yards, scored two passing touchdowns, and added three rushes for 18 yards. He also scored the game’s final touchdown despite sitting out for most of the final quarter.
The snowy victory secured the Bills’ position in the playoffs. They are the first team to earn a spot in over five weeks since 2009. The victory has many Bills fans pointing their eyes toward the Super Bowl, as five of the last six teams to qualify so early made it to the Bowl.
The victory moved the Bills up to the second seed in the league with a 10-2 record. They trail behind the Kansas City Chiefs, who hold a record of 11-one.
“It’s a good feeling. This one feels a little bit different this early in the season,” Allen said after cinching the win for his squad. “It’s going to be fun, I mean, to go out there and play free and play relaxed and play loose. I think that could be a dangerous team.”
