‘Through 17 weeks, the Bills lead the NFL with 100 points scored in the final two minutes of a half, 18 more than any other team and nearly double the league average (55 points).’
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Scouting Report: Stefon Diggs has a chance to go off against Bengals
‘Prediction: Bengals 30, Bills 24.’
Bills safety Jaquan Johnson a runner-up for NFLPA community service award
‘“We’re always trying to give back in some way, impact the community, impact kids,” Johnson said. “And I think that’s my perspective on it when I give back. So, I know that we are going into playoffs, we’re trying to secure the No. 1 seed and things of that nature. But when you step back and do things like this, you know that it’s still life behind everything that we’re doing.”’
Keys to the game and Sal’s prediction for Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals
‘Sal’s prediction: Buffalo Bills 30, Cincinnati Bengals 28.’
What channel is Bills vs. Bengals game on? Time, TV, streaming info
‘Play-by-play: Joe Buck. Analyst: Troy Aikman. Sideline reporter: Lisa Salters.’
Why Mitch Morse, returning from a concussion, means so much to Bills offense against Bengals
‘“(I’m) So comfortable with him,” Allen said. “I know it sounds weird but even just taking snaps with him. … Obviously the player that he is and the mind that he is as well, it helps out our offense a lot. We’re happy to have him back out there.”’
How to watch Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals: NFL Week 17 time, TV, live stream
‘The Bills are 12-3, and have their sights set on the top AFC Playoffs spot, but they’ll need wins if they hope to place better than the Kansas City Chiefs, who have the same record. The Bills are on a 6-game win streak after last week’s 35-13 win over the Chicago Bears.’
Why Bills and Bengals will start later than usual on Monday Night Football
‘Why is the game starting 15 minutes later than usual? To accommodate the Rose Bowl matchup between Penn State and Utah that is taking place earlier in the day.’
Five Takes: In search of No. 1 seed, will Bills continue hot streak against defending AFC champion Bengals?
‘The Bengals have recorded 11 receptions as a team this season, which is middle of the road in terms of the entire NFL, while safety Vonn Bell has come away with four of those picks, and safety Jessie Bates III has recorded three interceptions on the year. If Allen is to put the ball up for grabs, Bell and Bates III will be waiting to capitalize. And while the Bengals haven’t provided the most fearsome pass rush this season, edge defender Trey Hendrickson has spent plenty of time in the backfield, recording a pass rush win rate of 21.1%, per Pro Football Focus, which is the 11th-best rate in the league in terms of players at his position. Hubbard leads Cincinnati with 6.5 sacks on the year, while Hendrickson has six sacks thus far.’
Josh Allen, Joe Burrow square off for first time in what could be the next great QB rivalry
‘It’s the force of nature against the precision passer, playing for two rust-belt franchises that endured unbearable heartache, unfathomable losses and often incompetence while awaiting their arrival as the savior.’
Monday NFL preview: Bills-Bengals a showdown with much at stake
‘The central intrigue of this game, though, pertains to the No. 1 playoff seed in the AFC — the only one of seven playoff berths in that conference that comes with a first-round bye and home-field advantage through the conference playoffs.’
Monday’s Cincinnati Coverage
The coach who links the Bills and Bengals and how Cincinnati changed The NFL (Cincinnati Enquirer)
‘He took over’: Tee Higgins is the player he has always wanted to be (Cincinnati Enquirer)
With Baltimore’s loss to Pittsburgh, Cincinnati can clinch AFC North (Cincinnati Enquirer)
How the Bengals beat the Bills on Monday Night Football (Cincinnati Enquirer)
When will Cincinnati and Baltimore play in Week 18? (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Former Buckeye Prince might get start at right tackle for Bengals (Dayton Daily News)
Bills at Bengals: 5 things to know about Monday Night’s showdown (Dayton Daily News)
Joe Mixon will fare better in the air for the Bengals on Monday: Mohammad Ahmad (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Bengals can clinch AFC North title on Monday night (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Bengals vs. Bills: Predictions for Monday night’s game (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Bengals vs. Bills on Monday Night Football to air on WCPO 9 (WCPO-TV)
Q&A: Could a Cincinnati Bengals win over Buffalo Bills spark a repeat of the historic ’81 season? (WCPO-TV)
Bengals vs. Bills: 5 storylines and a prediction include what’s at stake in AFC seeding (WKRC-TV)
Experts like chance for Bengals to clinch division Monday night vs. Bills (WLWT-TV)
Ticket scammers targeting Bengals fans ahead of Monday night game versus Buffalo (WLWT-TV)
Bars, restaurants gear up for Bengals-Bills Monday night game (WXIX-TV)
Five Monday Night Matchups To Watch In Historic Bengals vs. Bills (Bengals.com)
How To Watch and Listen to Bengals vs Bills (Bengals.com)
Bills, Bengals AFC Showdown Highlighted By Allen Vs. Burrow
‘Hines’ respect for Allen has grown tremendously since joining the Bills. “By any means necessary. If it’s third-and-10, he’s gonna jump in the air, put his body on the line to get that first down,” he said. “And then one thing that people don’t realize about him is how smart he is. … I knew of his playmaking ability, but his playmaking ability overshadows his brain.”’
Bills vs. Bengals: Top storylines, fun facts as surging Super Bowl contenders meet for ‘Monday Night Football’
‘The Bills have been the No. 1 seed three times in franchise history (1990, 1991, 1993), and all three times they made the Super Bowl. The lowest the Bills can fall in the AFC playoff standings is the No. 3 seed, so beating the Bengals is paramount toward clinching the No. 1 seed.’
Joe Burrow vs. Josh Allen stats: How Bengals, Bills quarterbacks compare
‘Burrow and Allen don’t have much in common, outside of playing quarterback for winning teams and throwing right-handed. Burrow might be the most accurate quarterback since Drew Brees. Allen has a howitzer for an arm. Burrow likes to stay in the pocket and escape when necessary. Allen’s ability to bulldoze defenders is a signature trait of his game.’