Overview
- The Buffalo Bills clinched the AFC East title with a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, marking the earliest division title win in franchise history.
- Quarterback Josh Allen contributed three touchdowns, including a rushing score and a lateral-receiving touchdown, bolstering his NFL MVP candidacy.
- The Bills' defense forced three turnovers, improving their league-leading turnover differential to +17, the highest in team history through 12 games.
- Coach Sean McDermott's aggressive fourth-down strategies and Allen's reduced turnovers have been pivotal, with Buffalo converting 87% of fourth-down attempts this season.
- Buffalo now focuses on securing the AFC's top seed, having already defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, who currently lead the conference with an 11-1 record.