The San Francisco 49ers broke a franchise record in Sunday's 45-3 win over the Buffalo Bills with 621 yards.
The 49ers previous record was set in 1992 when Steve Young led the the team to 598 yards also against the Bills.
The 49ers also became the first NFL team with 300 yards passing and 300 yards rushing while Buffalo is the first team since the 1950 New York Yankees to give up at least 550 yards in consecutive games.
Quarterback Alex Smith threw for 303 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions on 18-of-24 passing. Frank Gore rushed 106 yards on 14 carries with one touchdown while Michael Crabtree caught 6 passes for 113 yards and one touchdown.
Not only is the offense playing at a high level but the 49ers defense is as well. The defense hasn't allowed a touchdown in two weeks.
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