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‘”The only thing that this does is guarantees a spot in the playoffs.” Allen said postgame. “Like I said, still a lot to learn from and grow from throughout the season, we got to play five more games, and next week we’re going across the country, so we got to be ready for that.”‘

‘A slow start snowballed into an exciting victory for Buffalo as they came out of their bye week.’

‘It was tough for second and third-level defenders to get footing coming up against the run on both sides, and the 49ers also took advantage of that, running 27 times for 153 yards, averaging 5.7 yards per run.’

‘Allen now only trails Kelly by 50 passing touchdowns for the all-time franchise mark, while only trailing Hall of Fame running back Thurman Thomas for the most rushing touchdowns in franchise history by six scores.’

‘The 49ers come to Buffalo banged up. Defensive end Nick Bosa and left tackle Trent Williams are just two of the several notable names who won’t play. Quarterback Brock Purdy is ailing, but will start. They’re 5-6 and have lost two in a row. They know it’s going to be cold and could be snowy. If the Bills can jump on them early, 49ers players may mentally check out and just want to get back to sunny California to lick their wounds.’

‘The Bills are approaching their fifth-consecutive AFC East title, something they have never done in franchise history. Not even in the Super Bowl years during the ’90s did Jim Kelly’s Bills ever win five-straight division titles.’

‘”We also want to recognize, chances to and opportunities to achieve goals.” McDermott said. you know. “So we’re aware of that, and again, what drives that is our preparation.”‘

‘San Francisco recorded double-digit wins in four of the last five seasons (25-9 over the last two), and appeared in two Super Bowls, losing both to the Kansas City Chiefs. The 49ers will bring a 5-6 record with them when they visit Highmark Stadium on Sunday night for the first time since 2016.’

‘With the loss, the Dolphins fall to 5-7 on the season with five games remaining on their schedule. The best Miami could finish, at this point, in the standings is 10-7 if the Dolphins manage to win the remaining games on their schedule.’

‘The veteran remains on Injured Reserve, but the team can activate him to the 53-man roster by Saturday afternoon, allowing him to play Sunday night against the San Francisco 49ers at Highmark Stadium.’

‘Two things have helped their cause. One, the Bills have been very good at making halftime adjustments. There have been multiple games where they have struggled through the first half and then effectively shut the opponent down in the second half. The Bills have given up 135 points in the first half this season and just 79 in the second half. The other strength of the 2024 Bills defense is their ability to take the ball away. They have at least one takeaway in every game. Actually they have a takeaway in 13 straight games going back to last season.’

‘Don’t all of you sleep better knowing the Bills have Allen locked in as their franchise quarterback? Even though the wide receiver group was almost completely overhauled (more likely because of it), Allen looks to have his best shot at winning the NFL’s Most Valuable Player award this year.’

‘One of the anchors of the defense and a team captain, Bernard helped seal Buffalo’s 30-21 win over the Chiefs on Sunday with an interception of quarterback Patrick Mahomes on a 4th-and-13.’

‘Allen had some tough sledding, but finished 27-of-40 passing for 262 yards, one touchdown, one interception. Allen also added 55 yards on the ground and the game-sealing rushing touchdown.’

‘”These young guys, seeing the atmosphere, having to go out there and play, the experience that a lot of these guys are getting through, through the fact that they’re young, but also through some of the course of the injuries that we’ve dealt with is good in terms of building up wisdom, building up.” McDermott told the media.’