Jackson Carman is back in the spotlight on the Bengals offensive line (Cincinnati Enquirer)
‘Lots of love and respect:’ Looking back on the night that connected the Bengals and Bills (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Eric Weddle on Cincinnati-Buffalo: Bengals have ‘zero chance against the Bills’ (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Colts request interview with Bengals OC Brian Callahan for vacant head coach job (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Burrow on road playoff games: ‘It feels like it’s you against the world’ (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals stinginess in red zone no accident (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals vs. Bills preview: An inside look at what goes into Cincinnati’s defensive red-zone preparation (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Bengals’ Joe Mixon says presale tickets of potential Bills-Chiefs AFC championship game is ‘disrespectful’ (Fox News)
Tee Higgins looking forward to ‘happy’ reunion with Damar Hamlin, sharing ‘laughs and giggles’ (Fox News)
Tee Higgins promises ‘laughs and giggles’ if he sees Damar Hamlin (ESPN)
Bengals’ Joe Mixon not happy that NFL is already selling tickets to potential Chiefs-Bills AFC title game (CBS Sports)
Bengals’ Ja’Marr Chase Believes He’s NFL’s Best Wide Receiver (SI)
Graeter’s sending ice cream truck to Buffalo for Bengals-Bill playoff game (WCPO-TV)
NFL reportedly had discussions of Bengals-Bills playoff game at neutral site (WKRC-TV)
Colts reportedly request to interview Bengals assistant coach for head coaching spot (WKRC-TV)
A house divided: Brothers on either side of Bengals vs. Bills playoff game (WKRC-TV)
Experts split on picks for Bengals-Bills matchup (WLWT-TV)
3 Bengals opponents named designated teams for 2023 international games (WLWT-TV)
Joe Burrow book about story of his hometown set to be released in spring (WLWT-TV)
Buffalo chicken wings restaurants prepare for Bengals vs. Bills game (WLWT-TV)
Who Dey Nation surprises hospitalized child with signed Bengals gear (WLWT-TV)
Jessie Bates says Bengals-Bills game should be played at neutral site (WXIX-TV)
Letters for Damar Hamlin pour into Corryville post office (WXIX-TV)
Who Dey Nation invades Buffalo (WXIX-TV)
Quick Hits: Jackson Carman’s Potentially Unique Birthday; Jim McNally At Another Bengals-Bills Playoff Game; Role Model; Big Game Tee Time (Bengals.com)
Archives for January 2023
Stefon Diggs mystified by Power Slap League: ‘What am I watching?’
‘“What am I watching? I never watch TV anymore only Netflix and this what be on TV Jesus Christ,” Diggs wrote on his Story. “Is this a real sport?”’
Bills’ Hamlin Faces Long Recovery, Family Spokesman Tells AP
‘“Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly to ensure there are no setbacks or after effects,” Jordon Rooney said. “Though he is able to visit the team’s facility, Damar is not in position to travel often, and requires additional rest to help his body heal.”’
Disrespected Bengals, Driven Bills Set For Playoff Showdown
‘Two teams that bonded three weeks ago in Cincinnati in deciding their since-canceled game could not proceed after Hamlin went into cardiac arrest and needed to be resuscitated on the field have much to prove in an AFC divisional-round playoff showdown in Buffalo on Sunday.’
Damar Hamlin Gets Call Of Support From New York Gov. Hochul
‘The two spoke by phone, with Hochul posting a note on her Twitter account referring to Hamlin as “an inspiration.” Hochul added that she let him know “the hopes and prayers of 20 million New Yorkers have been with him throughout his recovery,” and closed the message with #LoveForDamar.’
Bills Host Bengals In Playoffs 3 Weeks After Game Canceled
‘Key Matchup: Bills secondary versus Bengals WRs. The Bills secondary is young and dealing with injuries, while facing a potent Burrow-led passing attack. Starting CB Tre’Davious White has been eased back in after missing a year because of a knee injury, and has appeared in seven games — the past five in which he’s played a majority of the defensive snaps. CB Dane Jackson’s status is uncertain after hurting his knee last weekend, leaving the possibility of rookie Kaiir Elam taking over. Starting S Jordan Poyer is playing through a series of injuries. And Buffalo is down to its third safety opposite Poyer, with Micah Hyde (neck) not ready to return and Hamlin on IR.’
Bills’ Stefon Diggs appears astonished while watching Power Slap League: ‘Is this a real sport?
‘Diggs was watching the slap match between Kortney Olson and Sheena Bathory and was shocked.’
Bills’ Damar Hamlin faces ‘lengthy recovery,’ spokesman says
‘In a statement, Hamlin’s longtime friend and business partner, Jordon Rooney, said: “Despite being out of the hospital, Damar still has a lengthy recovery. Damar still requires oxygen and is having his heart monitored regularly. He has visited with the team a few times but he still gets winded very easily.’
NFL botched the handling of Bengals-Bills divisional playoff game: Why it should be at a neutral site
‘It seems that a few owners realized that the new rules weren’t fair, which might explain why the proposal only passed by ONE vote. It needed 24 votes to pass and it got 25 (According to NBC Sports, the Bengals, Bears and Dolphins voted against it while the Chiefs, Bills, Raiders and Chargers all abstained).’
Bills’ Jordan Poyer Gives Blunt Advice for Tom Brady
‘“Tom, you know I love you and I feel like I’ve been riding for you all year,” Poyer said on The Jordan Poyer Podcast this week. “You did everything you could’ve did in this league. I understand you love this game. Go be with your kids, man.”’
Phillips, Jones limited again; Jackson upgraded to full participant in practice
‘Cornerback Dane Jackson was upgraded from an estimated limited participant at Wednesday’s walk-thru to a full participant on Thursday.’
Bills going international, to play in London in 2023
‘The NFL announced on Thursday its plans for international games during the 2023 season, with the Bills being one of five teams to host a game in Europe. Buffalo will be playing at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, home of Tottenham Hotspur F.C. of the English Premier League.’
Demand high for potential Bills-Chiefs AFC title game in Atlanta
‘”There’s huge demand on the Bills side for sure,” says Nick Giammusso of VIP Tix.com. He says he’s been getting calls from season ticket holders who got first crack at the tickets, and most have been getting the full allotment of six. “They’re wondering if they can get all six and then resell some of their seats,” notes Giammusso.’
Environmental review for new Bills stadium approved by Erie County Legislature
‘”It feels good that it’s over with. We had multiple discussions on the topics. It’s good and we’re moving along,” said Erie County Legislator Tim Meyers, “Everything has been indicated that it has no negative impact on the environment, and it just goes to talking about the stadium size, drainage size. You have to remember when the old stadium was built, there was no SEQR process, no environmental review or anything like that. So it’s just a smaller footprint, and just the standards are higher and more efficient, I should say.”‘
“Playoff Gabe” proving to be vital for Buffalo Bills offense
‘In last season’s AFC Divisional loss to Kansas City, Davis put in a career game that almost led the Bills to the AFC title game. And it left him with a new nickname of “Playoff Gabe.”‘