‘Let’s be honest: Cincinnati’s offensive weapons – outside of the quarterback – are superior to those of the Bills.’
Archives for December 30, 2022
Bills center Mitch Morse clears concussion protocol: ‘We handled it the right way’
‘“When I signed my extension, my wife (Caitlin) and I, we had some frank conversations,” Morse said. “We understood that this was something that could pop up again, it did, and we kind of dealt with it.”’
Bills injury report: Stefon Diggs does not practice; Christian Benford begins 21-day window
‘Diggs (illness), safety Jordan Poyer (knee) and running back Taiwan Jones (hamstring) did not practice Thursday. Jones worked to the side with safety Micah Hyde during the open portion of practice.’
Bills Foundation part of $300,000 donation toward blizzard relief efforts
‘The donation will be matched by the NFL Foundation, and, as part of a joint effort, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York will commit $100,000, as well.’
Josh Allen excited to face his old Wyoming teammate Logan Wilson
‘“We spent a lot of time together in Laramie. Our football team was extremely tight. It’s always fun to see your friends and your brothers succeed at any level. He’s playing some really good football right now. He’s got the whole state behind him.”’
Bills’ Mitch Morse out of concussion protocol, should be ready for Bengals
‘“Right when it happened, you knew that I was concussed,” Morse said Thursday. “And one of the nice things was I understood the process, the program, understood that all the people I talked to, the experiences I have gone through in the past. They’re not going to put me out there unless I’m healthy.”’
Mitch Morse clears concussion protocol: Which Bills players aren’t practicing on Thursday?
‘Stefon Diggs didn’t practice on Thursday because of an illness. Jordan Poyer has been managing a knee injury the past few weeks, but he hasn’t missed any games. The Bills have been limiting his practice time to try and limit the amount of strain on the knee. He didn’t practice on Thursday, continuing the pattern that’s developed the past few weeks. Bills tight end Dawson Knox practiced on Thursday but he was in a red non contact jersey. He said he suffered a little bit of a hip pointer when he fell to the ground in Chicago and missed a few plays. Special team standout Taiwan Jones is dealing with a hamstring injury and worked off to the side during the open portion of practice.’
Tyler Boyd says Bills defense is basic, secondary not best Bengals have seen
‘“They don’t do too much disguising – it’s kind of straightforward, they don’t do all the trickery things that we’ve seen a lot from defenses,” he told Cincinnati reporters in front of his locker. “But again man, they playing us. Every team kind of prepares differently for us. I mean, we prepare for everything. However they want to play it, we are ready for the exotic looks to regular looks or (if) you want to try to hide coverage, we’re really ready for it.”’
Buffalo Bills’ Von Miller reacts to J.J. Watt’s retirement announcement
‘“Shout out J.J. Watt, man. Incredible career,” Miller said. “I’ve been a fan of you since day one. Since we went to Afghanistan together and I saw the way that you worked. And I saw the way that you grinded, even in Afghanistan. Still making it to the weight room, still doing what you do, man. Huge fan of J.J. Watt and everything he’s done on the field and what he’s done off the field.”’
Bills notebook: Mitch Morse returns from concussion, Bills downplay big game with Bengals
‘“There’s only one way to play football, and if it’s in the back of your mind, then you’re putting yourself at a disadvantage,” Morse said. “When I signed my extension, my wife and I, we had some frank conversations. We understood that this was something that could pop up again, it did, and we kind of dealt with it.”’
Friday’s Cincinnati Coverage
Here’s how Bengals plan to deal with Bills Quarterback Josh Allen (Cincinnati Enquirer)
‘The Ultra Competitor’: Bengals’ Cam Taylor-Britt, Eli Apple waited for a game like this (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Which day and time will Baltimore play Cincinnati in Week 18? TBD (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals will be challenged by Bills’ ‘big-time playmaker’ (Dayton Daily News)
Joe Burrow on his friendship with Josh Allen, cruises and Buffalo’s defense: Transcript (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Joe Burrow says Bengals beyond viewing Bills as litmus test (ESPN)
Joe Burrow set to pass Drew Brees for highest completion percentage in NFL history in Week 17 (CBS Sports)
Bengals head coach won’t reveal starting right tackle for Monday, but Burrow may have (WKRC-TV)
‘We’ve got good people in the building’: Zac Taylor responds to possibility of Whitworth reunion (WLWT-TV)
Bengals’ Logan Wilson awarded the 2022 Ed Block Courage Award (WLWT-TV)
Bengals fans rush to grab tickets for Monday Night Football game at Paycor Stadium (WLWT-TV)
Looking for tickets to the Bengals vs Bills game? Here’s how much they’ll cost (WLWT-TV)
How you can participate in the Bengals light show at Paycor Stadium (WXIX-TV)
Quick Hits: First Modern 70-Percenter, Kenny Anderson Salutes Bengals QB Joe Burrow’s Looming NFL Completion Percentage Record (Bengals.com)
More Quick Hits: Bengals Flipping Page On One Of Great Calendar Years; Joe Burrow’s Take On Late Season Streaks; Big Game Tee; Ja’Marr Chasing 1,000 (Bengals.com)
Bengals Name Logan Wilson as Team’s 2022 Winner of Ed Block Courage Award (Bengals.com)
Bills in snow-driving controversy amid Buffalo disaster: ‘They were not allowed to travel’
‘According to Erie County, the team asked for a police escort to return to their homes, and they were denied. So, they drove themselves – and the city is not thrilled.’
Playoff Positioning At Stake When Bills And Bengals Tangle
‘Buffalo, the AFC East champion, can hold the No. 1 spot by beating the Bengals and then the Patriots in the final week. A loss in either one opens a door for AFC West champs Kansas City (12-3) to claim the top seed.’
Bills Visit Bengals With Top AFC Playoff Spot In Sight
‘Key Matchup: Bills DBs vs. Bengals WRs. The Bills have allowed 250 or more yards passing just five times this season, and three touchdowns passing just once, in a 31-23 win over Cleveland last month. They face a Burrow-led passing attack that’s topped 250 yards nine times and scored three or more TDs six times, including a combined seven in its past two outings. Look for Bills CB Tre’Davious White to shadow the Bengals top threat, Ja’Marr Chase, for much of the game.’
Sabres, Bills Send Support To City Devastated By Blizzard
‘The Bills, through their foundation, stepped up by donating $100,000 to blizzard relief efforts. The NFL Foundation and one of the Bills main sponsors, Highmark BCBSWNY, matched the donation bringing the total to $300,000.’