‘It was a slow start for rookie first-round draft pick Dalton Kincaid, who had just 17 catches for 118 yards the first six weeks of the season (missing one game in that time because of a concussion). Kincaid, though, has picked it up recently, with 13 catches for 140 yards and a touchdown in the past two games. He has started to break out at about the same time the Bills lost Dawson Knox to a wrist injury. Knox will miss at least the next three games. Perhaps due in part to the injury, his production has been way down, with just 15 catches for 102 yards and one touchdown. Third tight end Quintin Morris has a touchdown catch, but has missed time because of an ankle injury.’
Archives for November 2023
Bills Notebook: Trade to Buffalo is no laughing matter for CB Rasul Douglas
‘“They haven’t told me (if) I’m playing or not,” Douglas said. “So I don’t know when they will tell me, but I’m going to prepare and practice like I’m out there starting. … I came here to play and make plays for this organization. So, that’s really my focus, is doing whatever the team needs me to do. Whether it’s this week, next week, whatever week it may be – just play my heart out.”’
How we see it: News writers give predictions on Bills vs. Bengals
‘Cincinnati’s defense is better than its rankings indicate. However, the one slightly encouraging thing for the Bills about the Bengals’ win in San Francisco was the Niners’ offense rolled up 460 yards. The only way the Bills win Sunday is if Josh Allen and the offense plays to near perfection and Buffalo outscores the Bengals. I don’t see it. Cincinnati wins relatively convincingly. Bengals, 34-23.’
View from Vegas: Bills have been on a roll against AFC Central opponents
‘Prediction: Bills by 6.’
Katherine Fitzgerald: How Damar Hamlin has impacted so many, including me
‘There’s Collins and his sign, from Cincinnati. There’s Jones, his son and his bracelet, from Pittsburgh. There’s Oteng and the late-night glow of his TV in London. And there’s me and the early-morning glow of my happy lamp.’
West Herr strikes marketing gold with Josh Allen truck giveaway
‘The contest generated more than 550,000 entries across Buffalo, Rochester and Syracuse, as well as plenty of social media discussion, with many people debating what they would choose if they won. Participants were able to enter the contest once a day from Sept. 1 through Oct. 16.’
Bills, Hamlin head to Cincinnati: 3 questions as they return to scene of dramatic night
‘Through the marvels of modern medicine, physical therapy, and recuperative powers, Burrow’s calf looks to be good as new and not surprisingly, the Cincinnati offense is humming as it goes into Sunday night’s showdown at Paycor Stadium against the Buffalo Bills riding a three-game winning streak.’
Buffalo Bills sign veteran defensive tackle to help struggling run defense
‘The contract is reportedly one year worth up to $3.7 million which is certainly costly for half a season. The cap space was essentially available when the Bills restructured offensive tackle Dion Dawkins’ contract last week.’
Buffalo Bills add Linval Joseph, once considered the ‘premier run stopper’ in NFL (4 things to know)
‘While Joseph is closer to the end of his career than his prime, Buffalo is banking on Joseph being able to stop the run when he’s on the field.’
Colder than what?! Bills’ Leonard Fournette had the best description of Buffalo weather
‘It’s certainly been chilly this week, but Fournette is in for a rude awakening if he thinks this is bad. The veteran back has no idea what he is in for the next few months in Buffalo. Of course, when you played your entire career in Jacksonville and Tampa Bay, the weather in Buffalo will certainly hit you a different type of way.’
Bengals’ beef with Bills still cooking? Cincy’s star WRs reaching for motivation ahead of SNF
‘The actual quote they’re alluding to, however, is much more innocent than what they’re claiming. And to make matters worse for them, the player who made the comments is no longer with Buffalo.’
Allen returns to Bills practice, on track to start vs. Bengals; Other injury updates from Thursday
‘Aside from linebackers Baylon Spector (hamstring) and A.J. Klein (back), who both missed Thursday’s practice, all other players expected to participate did so in some respect, including safety Damar Hamlin, who will make his return to Cincinnati on Sunday, months after the fateful day in January when he suffered cardiac arrest on the field during Buffalo’s Week 17 matchup with the Bengals. Hamlin was absent from Wednesday’s session due to an illness but returned to action and was marked as a full participant on the team’s Thursday injury report.’
Spreading the field makes the Bills a more dangerous offense, the numbers don’t lie
‘Even though Allen has averaged more yards per attempt with two tight ends than three receivers, other areas of the offense declined. Since Kincaid was injured for the New York Giants game and Knox went on injured reserve last week, the Bills have reverted to 11 personnel — one running back and one tight end — on 78.6% of plays and overall tight end production has increased to 10.7 yards per catch.’
Josh Allen practices in full, Bills don’t rule out newcomers Rasul Douglas, Linval Joseph for Bengals
‘Prior to practice, Bills coach Sean McDermott said that Allen would have a normal day of practice, but wasn’t sure how much throwing he would do. The Bills designated him as a full participant on the injury report released after practice.’
Friday’s Cincinnati Coverage
Rookie cornerback DJ Turner has fit in perfectly on the Bengals’ defense (Cincinnati Enquirer)
How the Bengals moved past a moment of frustration for Germaine Pratts (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Ja’Marr Chase wants to recreate Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’s famous camera TD celebration (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Joe Burrow talks admiration for Cincinnati and Ohio: ‘I love the people’ (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bass: How Damar Hamlin brought out the best in Bengals – and in us (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals’ Boyd on return of Bills’ Hamlin to Cincinnati: ‘It’s going to be an honor to take the field with him’ (Dayton Daily News)
Hudson ready to step up: Bengals turn to practice squad for tight end fix (WKRC-TV)
‘Be a good test for us’: Bengals expecting challenge in AFC showdown vs. Buffalo (WLWT-TV)
Bengals coach Zac Taylor on fan energy at Paycor Stadium: ‘Our crowd gives us an advantage’ (WLWT-TV)
Bengals new safety Nick Scott talks football, dad life and why he commutes to work by bike (WLWT-TV)
How do the Bengals come up with their on-field celebrations? We asked the players (WLWT-TV)
First responders who helped save Damar Hamlin’s life share their story for first time (WLWT-TV)
Damar Hamlin’s care team looks forward to his return to Paycor Stadium Sunday (WXIX-TV)
Quick Hits: Ja’Marr Hopes To Stay Picture-Perfect; Why Germaine Pratt Crushes Crunch Time; Emotional Moment (Bengals.com)
Game Within The Game: Quick Decision, Quicker Throw Defines Joe Burrow’s Rise (Bengals.com)