The Buffalo Bills are used to hosting high-stakes games in the snow. So, it might not be a surprise that they easily defeated the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night.
As snow fell throughout the game at Highmark Stadium, the Bills took down the 49ers, 35-10. With the win, Buffalo clinched its fifth straight AFC East title.
The temperature at kickoff was expected to be around 27 degrees, according to Fox Weather. The Orchard Park area has a lake effect snow warning until Monday at 7 p.m. ET.
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Over the weekend, the Bills brought in hundreds of fans to help clear the stadium of snow, just as they did during last year’s playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Those fans “worked through the night,” to shovel more than 20 inches of snow, Bills VP of operations Andy Major told NBC News.
Here’s a look at the snow-covered stadium before kickoff.
The crew brought out snow blowers to help remove the snow from the field. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Fans and snow crews cleared the field before kickoff of Bills-49ers. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Fans of both teams braved the brutal weather for the primetime matchup. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
A few players seemed unfazed by the weather beforehand, including 49ers tight end George Kittle and Bills tight end Dawson Knox.
In a league of his own was Buffalo receiver Mack Hollins, who strolled into the stadium in a mad scientist outfit and his signature no-shoes look.
And here are more images from the game:
James Cook has fun in the snow after scoring a touchdown. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
The Bills celebrated in the snow after one of Josh Allen’s touchdowns in their win over the 49ers. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
Bills fans embraced the elements on Sunday night. (Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/Getty Images)
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