The Buffalo Bills delivered a dominant performance in a 35-10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, clinching the AFC East division title for the first time in 15 years—an unprecedented achievement this early in the season.

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Snow fell relentlessly throughout the game in Western New York, and the Bills adapted to the conditions far better than their Californian counterparts. The win sealed their place at the top of the division, marking a significant milestone in their pursuit of a deep postseason run.

For the 49ers, it was a painful defeat that leaves them languishing at the bottom of the NFC West with a 5-7 record. The team looks far removed from the championship-caliber squad of previous years. To make matters worse, star running back Christian McCaffrey sustained a likely season-ending knee injury, further derailing their playoff hopes. With quarterback Brock Purdy set to get much more expensive, it seems the 49ers’ window for a title run may have closed.