The Buffalo Bills completely dismantled the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday Night Football in Week 13, and this fan base has to be feeling pretty good on Monday morning. It is certainly the epitome of a "Victory Monday" in Buffalo.
In a pivotal game for San Francisco, the Bills disallowed any momentum to be transferred the 49ers' way. This one was all about the Bills run game and quarterback Josh Allen controlling the pace. The Bills went as their ground game went, and Allen made every single play, possible, when needed.
That is of course said within the context of this game seeing a whole lot of wind and snow, which is nothing new for the Bills and late-season football in Western New York. Allen didn't pass the ball a whole lot, but when he did, he made the right plays and looked like the league MVP whether it was with his arm or legs.
In the third quarter with the Bills up 21-3, Allen and the offense faced a first-and-goal with an opportunity to put the game totally out of reach. What ensued was one of the most unbelievable plays of the season, so far.
Allen made a quick toss to wide receiver Amari Cooper, who then lateraled the ball back to the quarterback. Then, Allen took it in for a score.
In short, it was ruled a touchdown pass and reception for Allen, but you'll have to see the play to fully understand.
THIS IS THE MOST RIDICULOUS THING WE HAVE EVER SEEN.
— Buffalo Bills (@BuffaloBills) December 2, 2024
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The play was so good that even an AFC rival had to chime in, with Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes posting on X in response to the unbelievable touchdown.
So, how did this all come together?
Amari Cooper hints his lateral to Josh Allen on Sunday Night Football was unplanned
After the game, Cooper was asked about the play and how it played out. Was it planned?
From the sound of it, this play was anything but designed to come back to Allen in the end.
“I thought Josh was over there because he wanted the ball, so I gave it to him,” Cooper said.
It turns out, this wasn't exactly scripted. In fact, it didn't seem to go according to plan from the jump. Allen's pass to Cooper was even a bit off-target, with the wideout having to work extra hard to bring it in to begin with.
The wherewithal from Allen on the play is just another reason why he should be well within consideration for the NFL MVP this season, too. Without Allen, the Bills might only win a handful of games. He has meant everything to the Bills, this season, and it's hard to argue any other player doing more for his winning football team than Buffalo's QB1.