‘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.’
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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.’
What’s at stake in Monday’s Bills-Bengals matchup
‘With the Chiefs’ 27-24 win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, the Bills need to beat the Bengals in order to not have to rely upon the Jarrett Stidham-led Las Vegas Raiders next week to beat Kansas City.’
Opinion: Bills at Bengals: Sal’s keys, notes, and stats
‘Quarterback Joe Burrow can pick matchups he wants on almost every play. The Bills will have to defend every inch of the field to make sure they don’t give him easy looks throughout the night, and force him to have to keep looking to find someone open.’
How to watch the Buffalo Bills Week 17 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals
‘The game will air on ESPN but for those in the Buffalo market, you can watch on 7ABC with pregame coverage from Matt Bové and the 7 Sports team beginning at 7:30 p.m. and kickoff scheduled for 8:30 p.m. There will also be live coverage following the game on 7ABC.’
‘We the big dog’: Bengals’ Joe Mixon sends message ahead of showdown with Bills
‘Mixon was not the only Bengal to make comments about a Bills position group this past week. Cincinnati wide receiver Tyler Boyd, who caught the touchdown pass that helped end Buffalo’s playoff drought on New Year’s Eve in 2017, had some thoughts on the Bills’ secondary.’
Carucci Take 2: Bills should have QB edge in highly anticipated MNF matchup vs. Bengals
‘You have a classic quarterbacking duel, with Allen and his counterpart, Joe Burrow, well aware the outcome will depend on which quarterback performs best. Expect both to generate strong passing numbers, but Allen should have an edge with his ability to make difference-making plays with his legs and throws on the run.’
Thad’s Three Things: Bills at Bengals
‘More important, there’s no way for the Bills to hide that issue. Doesn’t matter if it’s Ja’Marr Chase or Tee Higgins or Tyler Boyd against that second corner, it’ll be an inviting target for Joe Burrow. The goal for the Bills is to contain the production there. Elam and Jackson don’t have to be superb. Just don’t be a debilitating weakness.’
Game Preview: Bills vs. Bengals on Monday night
‘Interceptions have been a problem for Allen and Burrow. But rushing yards is where Allen can really change the game.’