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NFL · Week 13 · December 1, 2024 · 12 min read

San Francisco 49ers vs. Buffalo Bills: 2024 Week 13 Recap

Bills defeat 49ers 35–10 in Week 13

Jonathan Allen led Fantasy Impact as Bills prevailed in a 10–35 Week 13 finish.

San Francisco 49ers 10 5–7
Final 10–35
Buffalo Bills 35 10–2 Winner
Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
10–35
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 3–21 Buffalo Bills
Top passer
Brock Purdy
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonathan Allen
Game date
December 1, 2024

Top fantasy performers · 49ers

  • Jauan Jennings
    Jauan Jennings 3 REC · 56 YDS +6.2 Fantasy Impact
  • Christian McCaffrey
    Christian McCaffrey 7 CAR · 53 YDS +2.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Jordan Mason
    Jordan Mason 13 CAR · 78 YDS +1.3 Fantasy Impact

Top fantasy performers · Bills

  • Jonathan Allen
    Jonathan Allen 13/19 · 156 YDS · 3 TD +11.4 Fantasy Impact
  • Dawson Knox
    Dawson Knox 2 REC · 56 YDS +3.7 Fantasy Impact
  • Ryan Davis
    Ryan Davis 12 CAR · 63 YDS · 1 TD +3.3 Fantasy Impact

Quick answer

Winner
Buffalo Bills
Final score
Buffalo Bills 35–10 San Francisco 49ers
Halftime
San Francisco 49ers 3–21 Buffalo Bills at halftime
FantasyHQ MVP
Jonathan Allen
Top passer
Brock Purdy
Biggest EPA play
(11:57) 44-K.Juszczyk up the middle to BUF 1 for 3 yards (9-T.Rapp; 58-M.Milano). FUMBLES …
Game date
2024-12-01

Game summary

The Buffalo Bills beat the San Francisco 49ers 35–10 on 2024-12-01. Jonathan Allen posted a game-high +11.40 total EPA in the passing.

The highest-scoring period was Q2 with 14 combined points.

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Q1Q2Q3Q4T
San Francisco 49ers3070010
Buffalo Bills71477035

Scoring Map

Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.

SFSan Francisco 49ers
BUFBuffalo Bills

FantasyHQ Analytics

Scoring timeline

13 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

  1. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q1 7:44FG
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+3

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    3-0

    (7:44) 4-J.Moody 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.

  2. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 0:08TD
    Ryan Davis

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 5
    Score
    3-6

    (:08) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 22-R.Davis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  3. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q1 0:03XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    3-7

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  4. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 8:48TD
    James Cook III

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 65
    Score
    3-13

    (8:48) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  5. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 8:38XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    3-14

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  6. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:47TD
    Mack Hollins

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 7
    Score
    3-20

    (:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 13-M.Hollins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  7. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q2 0:41XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    3-21

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  8. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 6:05TD
    Amari Cooper

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 7
    Score
    3-27

    (6:05) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 18-A.Cooper to SF 9 for -2 yards. Lateral to 17-J.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  9. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q3 5:58XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    3-28

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

  10. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 3:00TD
    Isaac Guerendo

    Points+6

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    9-28

    (3:00) (Shotgun) 31-I.Guerendo left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  11. SFSan Francisco 49ers
    Q3 2:54XP
    Jaylen Moody

    Points+1

    Yard line
    BUF 15
    Score
    10-28

    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.

  12. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 12:39TD
    Jonathan Allen

    Points+6

    Yard line
    SF 8
    Score
    10-34

    (12:39) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.

  13. BUFBuffalo Bills
    Q4 12:31XP
    Tyler Bass

    Points+1

    Yard line
    SF 15
    Score
    10-35

    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

Stars of the game

Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).

  1. 1Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Passing · +11.40 total EPA · 19 snaps · +0.60 EPA/play
  2. 2Jauan JenningsJauan Jennings · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +6.16 total EPA · 5 snaps · +1.23 EPA/play
  3. 3Dawson KnoxDawson Knox · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.73 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.86 EPA/play
  4. 4Ryan DavisRyan Davis · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +3.28 total EPA · 12 snaps · +0.27 EPA/play
  5. 5Mack HollinsMack Hollins · Buffalo Bills · Receiving · +3.07 total EPA · 1 snaps · +3.07 EPA/play
  6. 6Christian McCaffreyChristian McCaffrey · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +2.70 total EPA · 7 snaps · +0.39 EPA/play
  7. 7Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.30 total EPA · 2 snaps · +1.15 EPA/play
  8. 8James Cook IIIJames Cook III · Buffalo Bills · Rushing · +2.10 total EPA · 14 snaps · +0.15 EPA/play

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.

Jonathan Allen

FantasyHQ Game MVP

Jonathan Allen — BUF · Passing

Jonathan Allen posted the highest total EPA (+11.40) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Buffalo Bills. Across 19 counted snaps, they averaged +0.60 EPA per play.

Jonathan Allen's top snap (+3.26 EPA): (6:50) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-K.Shakir pushed ob at SF 7 for 18 yards (53-D.Winters).

Biggest single play (-8.84 EPA): Kyle Juszczyk — (11:57) 44-K.Juszczyk up the middle to BUF 1 for 3 yards (9-T.Rapp; 58-M.Milano). FUMBLES (9-T.Rapp), RECOVERED by BUF-47-C.Benford at BUF 5. 47-C.Benford pushed ob at BUF 48 for 43 yards (85-G.Kittle

Quarterback report card

Brock Purdy led all passers in efficiency for San Francisco 49ers, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.

  • Brock PurdyBrock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers) · 22 dropbacks · 50.0% completion · -8.1% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -6.31 total EPA
  • Jonathan AllenJonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) · 19 dropbacks · 68.4% completion · +9.8% CPOE · +0.60 EPA/play · +11.40 total EPA

Team stats comparison

Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.

StatSan Francisco 49ersBuffalo Bills
Offensive EPA/play-0.255+0.145
Offensive success rate35.4%50.7%
Pass EPA/play-0.287+0.563
Rush EPA/play-0.152+0.220
Defensive EPA/play-0.145+0.255
Defensive success rate49.3%64.6%

Drive & efficiency notes

Buffalo Bills held the efficiency edge in offensive EPA per play (+0.14 vs -0.26), even if the scoreboard told a different story.

Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):

  • San Francisco 49ers: -0.26 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: +0.14 EPA/play (82nd percentile vs. 2024 team-game averages)
  • Buffalo Bills: 10 drives, +10.30 total EPA, 5 scoring drives
  • San Francisco 49ers: 10 drives, -16.60 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals

Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.

Touchdowns

  • Ryan DavisBuffalo Bills — Ryan Davis (Q1 0:08)
  • James Cook IIIBuffalo Bills — James Cook III (Q2 8:48)
  • Mack HollinsBuffalo Bills — Mack Hollins (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q2 0:47)
  • Amari CooperBuffalo Bills — Amari Cooper (Jonathan Allen pass) (Q3 6:05)
  • Isaac GuerendoSan Francisco 49ers — Isaac Guerendo (Q3 3:00)
  • Jonathan AllenBuffalo Bills — Jonathan Allen (Q4 12:39)

Field goals

  • Jaylen MoodySan Francisco 49ers — Jaylen Moody (Q1 7:44)
Quarter by quarter

Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.

The opening quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the BUF 15 (Q1 7:44) — (7:44) 4-J.Moody 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 5 (Q1 0:08) — (:08) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 22-R.Davis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q1 0:03) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The second quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 14–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 65 (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 8:38) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q2 0:47) — (:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 13-M.Hollins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q2 0:41) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

The third quarter: The quarter finished even at 7–7. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 7 (Q3 6:05); Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q3 5:58) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.; San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the BUF 15 (Q3 3:00) — (3:00) (Shotgun) 31-I.Guerendo left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the BUF 15 (Q3 2:54) — 4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell..

The fourth quarter: Buffalo Bills won the period 7–0. Buffalo Bills found the end zone from the SF 8 (Q4 12:39) — (12:39) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; Buffalo Bills added 1 points from the SF 15 (Q4 12:31) — 2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin..

Turning points

Plays that moved win probability the most.

  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +5.38]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 8:52) — (8:52) 4-J.Moody 45 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Left, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell. [WPA -9.3% · EPA -3.57]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 12:58) — (12:58) 23-C.McCaffrey left guard to BUF 30 for 18 yards (9-T.Rapp). [WPA +6.9% · EPA +1.67]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q1 6:50) — (6:50) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass incomplete short middle to 10-K.Shakir. PENALTY on SF-7-C.Ward, Illegal Contact, 5 yards, enforced at BUF 31 - No Play. [WPA +6.8% · EPA +1.72]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q2 11:23) — (11:23) 23-C.McCaffrey right end to BUF 34 for -5 yards (50-G.Rousseau). SF-23-C.McCaffrey was injured during the play. [WPA -6.6% · EPA -1.22]
Impact plays

Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.

  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 11:57) — (11:57) 44-K.Juszczyk up the middle to BUF 1 for 3 yards (9-T.Rapp; 58-M.Milano). FUMBLES (9-T.Rapp), RECOVERED by BUF-47-C.Benford at BUF 5. 47-C.Benford pushed ob at BUF 48 for 43 yards (85-G.Kittle [WPA -6.1% · EPA -8.84]
  • Buffalo Bills (Q2 8:48) — (8:48) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN. [WPA +11.9% · EPA +5.38]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q4 12:31) — 2-T.Bass kicks 63 yards from BUF 35 to SF 2. 1-D.Samuel to SF 30 for 28 yards (24-C.Bishop; 85-Q.Morris). FUMBLES (24-C.Bishop), RECOVERED by BUF-89-J.Virgil at SF 31. [WPA -0.3% · EPA -4.96]
  • San Francisco 49ers (Q3 4:22) — (4:22) (Shotgun) 13-B.Purdy pass short right to 15-J.Jennings to BUF 17 for 26 yards (7-Ta.Johnson, 43-T.Bernard). [WPA +0.4% · EPA +4.55]
Every scoring play

Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.

  1. San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q1 7:44 · BUF 15 · Score 3-0
    (7:44) 4-J.Moody 33 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.
  2. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q1 0:08 · SF 5 · Score 3-6
    (:08) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 22-R.Davis right end for 5 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  3. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q1 0:03 · SF 15 · Score 3-7
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  4. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 8:48 · SF 65 · Score 3-13
    (8:48) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 4-J.Cook right tackle for 65 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  5. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 8:38 · SF 15 · Score 3-14
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  6. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q2 0:47 · SF 7 · Score 3-20
    (:47) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short right to 13-M.Hollins for 7 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  7. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q2 0:41 · SF 15 · Score 3-21
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  8. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q3 6:05 · SF 7 · Score 3-27
    (6:05) 70-A.Anderson reported in as eligible. 17-J.Allen pass short left to 18-A.Cooper to SF 9 for -2 yards. Lateral to 17-J.Allen for 9 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  9. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q3 5:58 · SF 15 · Score 3-28
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.
  10. San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q3 3:00 · BUF 15 · Score 9-28
    (3:00) (Shotgun) 31-I.Guerendo left end for 15 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  11. San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q3 2:54 · BUF 15 · Score 10-28
    4-J.Moody extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-40-P.O'Donnell.
  12. Buffalo Bills TD (+6) — Q4 12:39 · SF 8 · Score 10-34
    (12:39) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen scrambles right tackle for 8 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
  13. Buffalo Bills XP (+1) — Q4 12:31 · SF 15 · Score 10-35
    2-T.Bass extra point is GOOD, Center-69-R.Ferguson, Holder-8-S.Martin.

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.
  • Brock Purdy (SF) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
  • Jonathan Allen (BUF) finished above expected through the air (positive CPOE).

Frequently asked questions

Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills on 2024-12-01?

The Buffalo Bills beat the San Francisco 49ers 35-10 in Week 13, 2024.

What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills?

Q1: San Francisco 49ers 3, Buffalo Bills 7; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Buffalo Bills 14; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 7, Buffalo Bills 7; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 0, Buffalo Bills 7; Final: San Francisco 49ers 10, Buffalo Bills 35.

Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills?

Buffalo Bills touchdown — R. Davis (Q1 0:08) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Cook (Q2 8:48) Buffalo Bills touchdown — M. Hollins (J. Allen pass) (Q2 0:47) Buffalo Bills touchdown — A. Cooper (J. Allen pass) (Q3 6:05) San Francisco 49ers touchdown — I. Guerendo (Q3 3:00) Buffalo Bills touchdown — J. Allen (Q4 12:39) San Francisco 49ers field goal — J. Moody (Q1 7:44, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.

How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills?

Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers), 50.0% completion, -8.1% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -6.31 total passing EPA. Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills), 68.4% completion, +9.8% CPOE, +0.60 EPA per dropback, +11.40 total passing EPA.

Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Buffalo Bills?

Jonathan Allen (Buffalo Bills) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +11.40 total EPA on Passing plays. across 19 snaps. Their top snap (+3.26 EPA): (6:50) (Shotgun) 17-J.Allen pass short left to 10-K.Shakir pushed ob at SF 7 for 18 yards (53-D.Winters)..

Season records after this game

San Francisco 49ers

Entered 5-6 Now 5-7 L

Buffalo Bills

Entered 9-2 Now 10-2 W