Quick answer
- Winner
- Buffalo Bills
- Final score
- Buffalo Bills 34–24 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- Buffalo Bills 17–7 San Francisco 49ers at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Jonathan Allen
- Top passer
- Jonathan Allen
- Biggest EPA play
- (5:44) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 11-B.Aiyuk INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at S…
- Game date
- 2020-12-07
Game summary
The Buffalo Bills beat the San Francisco 49ers 34–24 on 2020-12-07. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +25.77 total EPA in the passing.
The highest-scoring period was Q3 with 20 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Buffalo Bills | 0 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 34 |
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 24 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
BUFBuffalo Bills
(:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(13:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(2:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(:04) 2-T.Bass 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(11:18) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(5:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 19-I.McKenzie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(3:12) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(:32) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
(9:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
(:50) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 81-J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
SFSan Francisco 49ersFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:48TD Brandon AiyukPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 2
- Score
- 0-6
(:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 0:44XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:06TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 5
- Score
- 6-7
(13:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 13:02XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 7-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:47TD Dawson KnoxPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 4
- Score
- 13-7
(2:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 2:41XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 14-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q2 0:04FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 19
- Score
- 17-7
(:04) 2-T.Bass 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 11:18FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- BUF 27
- Score
- 17-10
(11:18) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:53TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 23
- Score
- 23-10
(5:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 19-I.McKenzie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 5:48XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 24-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q3 3:12FG Tyler BassPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 9
- Score
- 27-10
(3:12) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:32TD Kyle JuszczykPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 6
- Score
- 27-16
(:32) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q3 0:26XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 27-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:56TD Gabe DavisPoints+6
- Yard line
- SF 28
- Score
- 33-17
(9:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- BUFBuffalo Bills
Q4 9:50XP Tyler BassPoints+1
- Yard line
- SF 15
- Score
- 34-17
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:50TD Joe ReedPoints+6
- Yard line
- BUF 5
- Score
- 34-23
(:50) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 81-J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 0:43XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- BUF 15
- Score
- 34-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Jonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +25.77 total EPA · 48 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 2
Nick Mullens · San Francisco 49ers · Passing · +13.84 total EPA · 40 snaps · +0.35 EPA/play - 3
Stefon Diggs · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.54 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.85 EPA/play - 4Cole Beasley · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +8.42 total EPA · 11 snaps · +0.77 EPA/play
- 5Gabe Davis · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +5.56 total EPA · 4 snaps · +1.39 EPA/play
- 6
Deebo Samuel Sr. · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.43 total EPA · 9 snaps · +0.38 EPA/play - 7Isaiah McKenzie · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.40 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.70 EPA/play
- 8Joe Reed · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +3.25 total EPA · 4 snaps · +0.81 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing
Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+25.77) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 48 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
Jonathan Allen's top snap (-5.49 EPA): (1:34) 17-J.Allen FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 0, RECOVERED by SF-54-F.Warner at BUF 3.
Biggest single play (-6.25 EPA): Nick Mullens — (5:44) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 11-B.Aiyuk INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at SF 38. 23-M.Hyde to SF 5 for 33 yards (69-M.McGlinchey).
Quarterback report card
Jonathan Allen led all passers in efficiency for Buffalo Bills, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 48 dropbacks · 66.7% completion · +18.2% CPOE · +0.54 EPA/play · +25.77 total EPA
- Nick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers) · 40 dropbacks · 65.0% completion · -1.7% CPOE · +0.35 EPA/play · +13.84 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | Buffalo Bills | San Francisco 49ers |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | +0.182 | +0.060 |
| Offensive success rate | 59.1% | 46.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | +0.537 | +0.346 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.377 | -0.281 |
| Defensive EPA/play | -0.060 | -0.182 |
| Defensive success rate | 53.9% | 40.9% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Despite the final score, Buffalo Bills generated the better offensive EPA per play (+0.18 vs +0.06), suggesting they moved the ball more efficiently.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- Buffalo Bills: +0.18 EPA/play (85th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- San Francisco 49ers: +0.06 EPA/play (59th percentile vs. 2020 team-game averages)
- Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +15.99 total EPA, 6 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 9 drives, +4.58 total EPA, 4 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Brandon Aiyuk (Nick Mullens pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Cole Beasley (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Dawson Knox (Jonathan Allen pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Isaiah McKenzie (Jonathan Allen pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Kyle Juszczyk (Nick Mullens pass)
- Buffalo Bills — Gabe Davis (Jonathan Allen pass)
- San Francisco 49ers — Joe Reed (Nick Mullens pass)
Field goals
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
- Buffalo Bills — Tyler Bass
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 2 (Q1 0:48) — (:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q1 0:44) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 17–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q2 13:06) — (13:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 13:02) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 4 (Q2 2:47) — (2:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 2:41) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SF 19 (Q2 0:04) — (:04) 2-T.Bass 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez..
The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 10–10. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the BUF 27 (Q3 11:18) — (11:18) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 23 (Q3 5:53) — (5:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 19-I.McKenzie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 5:48) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; Buffalo Bills connected on a field goal from the SF 9 (Q3 3:12) — (3:12) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 6 (Q3 0:32) — (:32) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 0:26) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
The fourth quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 28 (Q4 9:56) — (9:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 9:50) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 5 (Q4 0:50) — (:50) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 81-J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q4 0:43) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 17-J.Allen FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 0, RECOVERED by SF-54-F.Warner at BUF 3.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to 85-L.Smith.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (49-T.Edmunds, 94-V.Butler).
- Buffalo Bills (Q2 14:21) — (14:21) 17-J.Allen pass deep middle to 13-G.Davis to SF 10 for 22 yards (22-J.Verrett, 20-J.Ward).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 13:52) — (13:52) (No Huddle) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 11-C.Beasley to SF 32 for 31 yards (22-J.Verrett).
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 5:44) — (5:44) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle intended for 11-B.Aiyuk INTERCEPTED by 23-M.Hyde at SF 38. 23-M.Hyde to SF 5 for 33 yards (69-M.McGlinchey).
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 1:34) — (1:34) 17-J.Allen FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 0, RECOVERED by SF-54-F.Warner at BUF 3.
- Buffalo Bills (Q1 9:23) — (9:23) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to 85-L.Smith.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q1 1:38) — (1:38) (Shotgun) 30-J.Wilson up the middle to BUF 1 for no gain (49-T.Edmunds, 94-V.Butler).
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 0:48 · BUF 2 · Score 0-6
(:48) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 2 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 0:44 · BUF 15 · Score 0-7
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 13:06 · SF 5 · Score 6-7
(13:06) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 11-C.Beasley for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 13:02 · SF 15 · Score 7-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 2:47 · SF 4 · Score 13-7
(2:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 88-D.Knox for 4 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 2:41 · SF 15 · Score 14-7
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q2 0:04 · SF 19 · Score 17-7
(:04) 2-T.Bass 37 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q3 11:18 · BUF 27 · Score 17-10
(11:18) 9-R.Gould 45 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 5:53 · SF 23 · Score 23-10
(5:53) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep left to 19-I.McKenzie for 23 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 5:48 · SF 15 · Score 24-10
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - Buffalo Bills FG (+3) — Q3 3:12 · SF 9 · Score 27-10
(3:12) 2-T.Bass 28 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 0:32 · BUF 6 · Score 27-16
(:32) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 44-K.Juszczyk for 6 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 0:26 · BUF 15 · Score 27-17
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky. - Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 9:56 · SF 28 · Score 33-17
(9:56) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass deep right to 13-G.Davis for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 9:50 · SF 15 · Score 34-17
2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-9-C.Bojorquez. - San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q4 0:50 · BUF 5 · Score 34-23
(:50) (Shotgun) 4-N.Mullens pass short right to 81-J.Reed for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q4 0:43 · BUF 15 · Score 34-24
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-6-M.Wishnowsky.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Buffalo Bills earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).
Frequently asked questions
Who won Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers on 2020-12-07?
The Buffalo Bills beat the San Francisco 49ers 34-24 in Week 13, 2020.
What was the score by quarter in Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers?
Q1: Buffalo Bills 0, San Francisco 49ers 7; Q2: Buffalo Bills 17, San Francisco 49ers 0; Q3: Buffalo Bills 10, San Francisco 49ers 10; Q4: Buffalo Bills 7, San Francisco 49ers 7; Final: Buffalo Bills 34, San Francisco 49ers 24.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Aiyuk (N. Mullens pass) (Q1 0:48) Buffalo Bills touchdown — C. Beasley (J. Allen pass) (Q2 13:06) Buffalo Bills touchdown — D. Knox (J. Allen pass) (Q2 2:47) Buffalo Bills touchdown — I. McKenzie (J. Allen pass) (Q3 5:53) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — K. Juszczyk (N. Mullens pass) (Q3 0:32) Buffalo Bills touchdown — G. Davis (J. Allen pass) (Q4 9:56) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — J. Reed (N. Mullens pass) (Q4 0:50) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q2 0:04, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q3 11:18, 3 pts) Buffalo Bills field goal — T. Bass (Q3 3:12, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 66.7% completion, +18.2% CPOE, +0.54 EPA per dropback, +25.77 total passing EPA. Nick Mullens (San Francisco 49ers), 65.0% completion, -1.7% CPOE, +0.35 EPA per dropback, +13.84 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in Buffalo Bills vs San Francisco 49ers?
Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +25.77 total EPA on Passing plays. across 48 snaps. Their top snap (-5.49 EPA): (1:34) 17-J.Allen FUMBLES (Aborted) at BUF 0, RECOVERED by SF-54-F.Warner at BUF 3..
Season records after this game
Buffalo Bills
Entered 8-3 Now 9-3 W
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L
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