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NFL Makes Bills Declaration After Sunday Night's Win Over 49ers

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated Dec 1, 2024 11:29 PM ET

The Buffalo Bills didn't appear bothered by the cold and snowy conditions at Highmark Stadium on Sunday night. The Bills routed the San Francisco 49ers 35-10 on a field that was caked with snow.

The Bills run game was key to the victory, as Buffalo outgained the 49ers 220-153 on the ground. Bills running back James Cook rushed for 107 yards and one touchdown on 14 carries.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen was efficient on the night, going 13-of-17 passing for 148 yards and two touchdowns. He added 18 yards and one touchdown on the ground.

Buffalo improved to 10-2 with the win. Per a statement by the NFL on X, the Bills officially clinched a postseason berth by winning the AFC East.

"The Buffalo Bills are kings of the AFC East," the league posted.

The @BuffaloBills are kings of the AFC East @budlight | #EasyToCelebrate pic.twitter.com/AArSQe5huQ
— NFL (@NFL) December 2, 2024

The Bills have now won five consecutive divisional titles. The New England Patriots were the last team other than Buffalo to win the AFC East, and that came during the 2019 season when quarterback Tom Brady was still paired with Bill Belichick.

The Bills currently have the AFC's second-best record. Buffalo trails the Kansas City Chiefs (11-1) by one game for the No. 1 seed.

Buffalo would have a tiebreaker over Kansas City, as the Bills defeated the Chiefs 30-21 in Week 12.

The Bills have five more games to play in the regular season. They will travel to play the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Week 14.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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