Following a weekend off, the Buffalo Bills are gearing up to play at home this weekend. Fresh off a gritty Week 11 victory against the Kansas City Chiefs, the Bills will now face last season’s Super Bowl opponent, the San Francisco 49ers. It’s been an unusual year for the 49ers, who are tied with the Los Angeles Rams for 4th place in the NFC West with a 5-6 record.
Buffalo and San Francisco are heading in opposite directions this season. The Bills are on a six-game winning streak, while the 49ers have lost their last two games, including a humiliating defeat to the Green Bay Packers last week.
Out-of-conference games may not carry significant weight for the teams involved, but the Bills still have a chance to claim the #1 seed. Despite their win over the Chiefs, securing the tiebreaker, Kansas City holds a one-game lead at 10-1 (though many argue they should be 9-2 after a poor showing against the Panthers).
The Bills began their push for the top seed two weeks ago, and their next hurdle is overcoming the struggling 49ers.
Bills have chance to continue dominance of 49ers in Week 13
Per Pro Football Reference, the Bills hold a narrow 7-6 edge in their all-time series against the 49ers and have won the last two matchups by a combined score of 79-40. Their most recent meeting came during the COVID-19 season, where Buffalo secured a 34-24 victory. In that game, Josh Allen delivered an outstanding performance, posting a 139.1 QB rating with 375 passing yards and 4 touchdowns.
In that game, Nick Mullens, not Jimmy Garoppolo, started at quarterback for the 49ers, and there’s a possibility Buffalo could face another San Francisco backup this time around. Brandon Allen, who started for the 49ers in that matchup, had a tough outing, making it a frustrating game for 49ers fans.
Brock Purdy missed last weekend’s game due to a shoulder injury, but indications suggest he’ll be ready to face Buffalo’s formidable defense.
Despite their 5-6 record, the 49ers are still capable of playing tough, competitive football. While the Bills remain unbeaten after the bye week under Sean McDermott, San Francisco has an opportunity to deliver an upset this weekend. However, Buffalo aims to maintain its dominance over the 49ers, especially with the support of Bills Mafia at home.
Get ready, Bills fans—Sunday night football is just around the corner!
