San Francisco
49ers
13-2
73
FINAL
50
Buffalo
Bills
12-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 17 showdown, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Buffalo Bills with a staggering final score of 73 to 50, securing their playoff positioning with an emphatic offensive display. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their standings, but it was the 49ers who emerged victorious in this high-scoring affair.
Tyler Shough was nothing short of sensational for San Francisco, throwing for a remarkable 650 yards and eight touchdowns, showcasing his precision and poise under pressure. Joining him in the spotlight, Ja'Marr Chase torched the Bills' secondary, racking up an astonishing 310 receiving yards, proving to be a consistent deep threat throughout the game. Despite the loss, Buffalo's Saquon Barkley put on a show of his own, rushing for 231 yards and keeping the Bills competitive with his explosive plays.
Defensively, the 49ers made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Robert Spears-Jennings' interception that halted a promising Bills drive. Jermaine Matthews Jr. led the 49ers with five tackles, helping to contain the Bills' potent offense, while Arvell Reese's sack added to the defensive effort. The turning point came late in the first half when San Francisco scored consecutive touchdowns, building a lead they would never relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 47 | 31 | 66% | 650 | 8 | 2 | 130.9 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 19 | 11 | 58% | 184 | 3 | 4 | 90.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 24 | 231 | 9.6 | 191 | 2 | 74 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 12 | 106 | 8.8 | 56 | 2 | 56 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 8 | 40 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jalen Milroe | QB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 7 | 310 | 44.3 | 50 | 3 | 82 | 0 |
| Kenyon Sadiq | TE | 11 | 184 | 16.7 | 147 | 3 | 43 | 0 |
| London Humphreys | WR | 7 | 111 | 15.9 | 15 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 93 | 18.6 | 25 | 1 | 41 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 4 | 56 | 14.0 | 21 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 6 | 54 | 9.0 | 20 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Mike Matthews | WR | 1 | 25 | 25.0 | — | 1 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bravion Rogers | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Miles Battle | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jermaine Matthews Jr. | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dadrion Taylor-Demerson | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre Hawkins III | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nahshon Wright | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Arvell Reese | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dax Hill | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Max Melton | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dashawn Spears | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Damon Wilson Jr. | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Austin Ajiake | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spencer Shrader | K | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |

