‘The Bengals are coming off a stunning Wild Card finish themselves. After making a goal line stand against the Ravens, they forced a fumble on the play, recovered it, and ran it back 98 yards for the game-winning touchdown in a close 24-17 win.’
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Culture Shock: McDermott’s leadership has facilitated Bills’ rise from doormat to perennial championship contender
‘“Every season is different. Whether it be personnel or what a team is going through or just what’s going on in the world, he’s one of those guys that he sticks to who he is, his coaching style,” center Mitch Morse said. “(He) will ask input from guys and doesn’t have an answer he’s already looking for, if he asked for input on something he’s legitimately asking. And maybe it’s not something he agrees with, but he’ll still have dialogue with people and I think that’s very cool. He’s just a guy that is kind of steady, and it’s really cool to see him grow as a leader along with just a few of us guys learning how to be professionals and veterans.’’
Five Takes: Familiar foes set to square off for the second time in a month with AFC title bid on the line; Will Bills pull off critical win?
‘With the Bengals’ offensive line experiencing drastic personnel changes due to injury, a golden opportunity has presented itself for the Bills’ pass rush. After Burrow was sacked four times against the Ravens last week, the Bills should also be given an ample amount of chances to get after the Bengals’ QB and bring him to the ground. With that said, despite Cincinnati’s injury struggles along the line of scrimmage offensively, Bills edge defender Greg Rousseau says that Buffalo is not taking the Bengals’ high-powered offense, which is tied for 11th in the league in yards per play (5.5), lightly.’
Sabato: The pessimist’s guide for watching the Bills face the Bengals
‘The Bills are 13-6 when Allen runs for 50 or more yards over the last three seasons and he actually averages more yards passing in those games. Buffalo has refrained relying on him heavily to run the ball as of late, but this is the time of the season to unlock all of his talents, while using him on quarterback draws could limit some of the problems with picking up the blitz.’
Sunday’s Cincinnati Coverage
How Joe Burrow is preparing to hit the road in playoffs (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Where was Joe Burrow born? 7 facts about the star Bengals quarterback (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Kansas City reaches fifth straight AFC Championship, will face Cincinnati-Buffalo winner (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Three keys: How Cincinnati Bengals beat Buffalo Bills (Cincinnati Enquirer)
What channel is the Bengals game on? How to watch Bengals vs Bills on Sunday (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals at Bills: 5 storylines to watch in today’s playoff game (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals QB Joe Burrow will get his legs moving against the Bills: Mohammad Ahmad (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
What can the Bengals learn from Week 17′s canceled game against the Bills? (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
3 ways Zac Taylor can help the Bengals’ beat-up offensive line against the Bills: Film review (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Why Bills will win a close one over Bengals in divisional round: Michael Niziolek prediction (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Bengals targeting offseason to give Joe Burrow huge contract extension, per report (CBS Sports)
Who is the Bengals’ backup quarterback? Cincinnati’s 2023 QB depth chart behind Joe Burrow (The Sporting News)
Bengals vs. Bills playoff history: 1988 AFC championship ‘no-huddle’ controversy revisited (The Sporting News)
Bengals vs. Bills: 5 storylines and a prediction include spotlight on Carman (WKRC-TV)
Bengals fans are the most foul-mouthed fans in NFL, poll shows (WKRC-TV)
Bengals elevate two players to active roster as divisional round playoff game looms (WLWT-TV)
Experts split on picks for Bengals-Bills matchup (WLWT-TV)
Bengals vs. Bills AFC divisional round game: Everything you need to know (WLWT-TV)
Fans get ready for Sunday’s Bengals-Bills kickoff (WXIX-TV)
Bengals Roster Moves: Elevations for Divisional Game (Bengals.com)
How To Watch and Listen to Bengals at Bills (Bengals.com)
Inside the Hospital Where Damar Hamlin’s Life Was Saved
‘“A few extra minutes or even a few extra seconds and it could have been a different outcome,” said Dr. William Knight IV, an emergency medicine and trauma specialist at the medical center.’
Weeks After a Near-Tragedy, the Bills and Bengals Meet Again
‘“But ‘D Ham’ is back in the building now,” Poyer said, referring to Hamlin by a nickname. “It’s awesome to see his face, awesome to see him smiling again, so I don’t think this game will be any different.”’
Damar Hamlin and the Existential Crisis of ‘Monday Night Football’
‘The commercial breaks were a mixed blessing — a respite for the broadcasters, whose own emotions understandably kept tumbling out, but a lousy time to peddle light beer, and an inconvenient reminder that in the absence of news about Hamlin’s condition (which would not be forthcoming anytime soon), and in the absence of an actual football game (which no decent person was in the mood to resume), this advertising money was the only reason the cameras were still rolling. We were, in other words, watching a young man’s near-death be commodified in real time.’
Former four-time AFC champ Bills see something super in Buffalo
‘“People don’t treat you like football royalty here, it’s better than that,” Tasker said. “They treat you like family. It’s not ‘Mr. Kelly’ to fans here, it’s Jim. It’s not ‘Mr. Smith,’ it’s Bruce. They call you by your first name and walk right up to you like you’re a family member. It’s always been that way.”’
Damar Hamlin’s recovery weaved bond between rival Bills-Bengals
‘And though the Bills and Bengals players who were on that field together on that fateful night will forever be bonded, all of that will be placed on a back burner for three hours starting at 3 p.m. Sunday afternoon at Highmark Stadium, where they play each other in the AFC divisional playoff with a berth into the AFC Championship game in the balance.’
Bills-Bengals reignite rivalry in AFC divisional round after Damar Hamlin collapse
‘Cincinnati center Ted Karras this week conceded that the Bengals losing out on the chance to gain the No. 2 seed still sits wrong in the minds of him and his teammates.’
Bills vs. Bengals: Preview, prediction, what to watch for
‘Bills 33, Bengals 30.’
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Buffalo Bills: 3 keys to the AFC divisional round NFL playoff game
‘Burrow was the most-sacked quarterback a season ago – getting taken down 70 times, including 19 during his Super Bowl run – so he’ll be ready for the challenge playing in Buffalo potentially down three offensive line starters in this game.’
Rematch against Bengals adds perspective to Buffalo’s rebound from Damar Hamlin’s setback
‘For as much as the respect between the teams grew on that Monday night and in the aftermath, a bond shared as they came to grips with the possibility of a man losing his life on a football field, the AFC divisional playoff will be more of the same. Sentiments will be separated from the task at hand.’
Panthers Interview Bills Offensive Coordinator Dorsey
‘Under Dorsey, the Bills’ offense continued to thrive this season after former offensive coordinator Brian Daboll left to become the New York Giants’ head coach. With Josh Allen under center, Buffalo finished second in the league in offense at 397.6 yards per game and second in scoring at 28.4 points per game.’