‘This game is also about the Bills overcoming some doubt that they can’t get back to the AFC Championship this season. Buffalo has been on the shortlist of Super Bowl favorites since the beginning of the season, but injuries to the team and a turnover problem for Josh Allen have both negatively affected them.’
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‘“You’re a household name, even in New York City.” He was so surprised by that. I said, “Your story is so powerful, of what prayer has done, but your fighting spirit. And we talked about how we can use his story to go into places, you know, inner cities where a lot of kids have given up hope and talk about being a fighter, overcoming the odds, literally coming back to life.”’
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‘He’s not perfect, but who is? Give me Allen all day long. Bills win 33-24.’
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‘These are the first two teams to meet in Super Bowl Era to have an 8+ win streak (Bengals 9, Bills 8) before the Conference Championships and QB Joe Burrow is 2-0 on the road in his playoff career while QB Josh Allen is 4-0 at home during the playoffs. Among the eight divisional teams left in the postseason, the oldest active roster by average age belongs to the Bills, while Cincy is the youngest.’
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‘”I think what we learned about the NFL through all of this, as well as our world, is that life and human life is more important. It takes precedent,” Bills head coach Sean McDermott said. “You want to keep your eyes on the big picture at all times and have proper perspective on things. I think that’s important. As I’ve said before, Zac (Taylor) and his staff, the players, they’re captains, and were all first-class in the way that they handled it and supported us through it. We will forever be grateful for that.”‘
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‘Cincinnati’s defense ranked 23rd against the pass this season, but they allowed only one 300-yard passer in 2022, Tampa Bay’s Tom Brady in Week 15.’
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‘And just in general, the Bills have the defensive edge here thanks in part to strong linebacker play from Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds. With a slight advantage on both sides of the ball and the game being played on their home turf, the Bills are big favorites.”‘
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‘This should be a shootout with both quarterbacks having big days. In the end, I think it’s Allen and the Bills who will win it in the fourth quarter.’
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‘Channel: CBS at 3 p.m. Play-by-Play: Jim Nantz. Analysis: Tony Romo. Sideline: Tracy Wolfson & Jay Feely.’
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‘In any case, this figures to be an offensive showdown even though some snow with temperatures in the mid 30s are predicted.’
Bills are right where they wanted to be
‘Before Hamlin’s injury, Cincinnati’s offense had seemingly taken control of the game early and if that had followed through to a win, the Bills would have been going back to Paycor Stadium tomorrow, having lost head-to-head.’
Running back carries have tilted toward James Cook over Devin Singletary in recent weeks for Bills
‘“I think he’s just gotten more and more comfortable as the season’s gone (on). He’s gotten that experience and those reps,” Dorsey said. “With the trade (of Zack Moss to Indianapolis) earlier in the year, that gives him more opportunities, so I think it’s a combination of a lot of things. It’s a combination of him working hard and putting himself in position to be out there more because we trust him. That’s from a pass-protection standpoint to a run-game standpoint to a being-out-in-routes standpoint. So, I think he’s done a really good job with that to earn not only our trust, but the all the guys on offense. He’s just become more and more comfortable as the year has gone on.”’
‘It just brought our family closer’: Bills’ rematch with Bengals comes with added perspective
‘For a few reasons – Hamlin’s improved health, the passage of time and the win or go home stakes – both teams seem poised for what is sure to be an emotionally charged atmosphere.’
Cincinnati’s revamped offensive line will have three fill-in starters against Bills
‘The group had what the Buffalo Bills searched for all season – continuity. Until the Bengals didn’t.’
Bills’ Dion Dawkins chosen as inaugural ‘Kent Hull Stand Up Guy’ award winner
‘”It goes a long way. As an offensive lineman, it’s hard to get awards,” Dawkins said. “Most of our stats are against us. They don’t count all of our good blocks. They count all of our bad blocks. To receive any type of appreciation or award, in general, it goes miles. I’m really thankful. I truly am. I’m going to put this up just like it’s a game ball, because this is an honor. I’m honored to be in front of y’all confidently. I always speak on how I’m vulnerable and I just let my true self be fluent. I guess it’s showing, so I appreciate it.”‘