‘Regardless of whether Hamlin can attend, one person in particular would like to see him: Higgins, who was tackled by Hamlin right before the safety went into cardiac arrest. He reportedly has not spoken to Hamlin since then.’
BillsBeat - January 22, 2023
When did Cole Beasley come back to the Bills? Timeline of WR's retirement, NFL return during 2022 season
‘Even if faces in places are familiar, things can still feel strange. So it is for Bills wide receiver Cole Beasley, who is back in Buffalo after announcing his retirement from the NFL in October.’
Damar Hamlin recovery update: Latest news on Bills safety after Week 17 collapse vs. Bengals
‘Hamlin has made a swift recovery, largely due to the initial actions by the Bills’ medical staff on the night he collapsed.’
Dawson Knox heart gesture: How Bills TE honored Damar Hamlin with TD celebration
‘When Knox found the end zone against the Patriots in Week 18, he turned to the camera closest to him, put three fingers up and cupped his hands into a heart shape — a symbol clearly inspired by his teammate.’
Why Bengals vs. Bills is being played in Buffalo: Explaining the NFL's home-field advantage ruling for 2023 playoffs
‘That ruling makes sense. Still, it has drawn the ire of Bengals fans who know that the team would have had home-field advantage over the Bills had they won their unplayed Week 17 contest against Buffalo.’
Josh Allen nicknames: Why Tony Romo calls Bills QB 'The Alien' and 'Mr. January'
‘Perhaps it was overkill from the former Cowboys signal-caller. Rest assured, though, that if the Bills accomplish anything this season, their part-snowman, part-alien QB will likely be the biggest reason why.’
Who is the Bills' backup quarterback? Buffalo's 2023 QB depth chart behind Josh Allen
‘The 34-year-old has bounced around quite a bit in his NFL career, suiting up for the Texans, Rams, Vikings, Broncos, Commanders (then known as the Redskins) and Browns before landing in Buffalo this offseason. He’s been a backup for much of his 10-year career, but has also started plenty of games as well.’
Opinion: Capaccio: Bengals at Bills: Sal's keys, notes, and stats
‘The Bengals offensive line is very banged up. They will be starting three players who are normally backups at left tackle, right tackle, and right guard. The Bills have spent plenty of resources to improve their defensive line over the last several years, including high draft picks Gregory Rousseau, Ed Oliver, AJ Epenesa, and Boogie Basham, plus free agent money on Jordan Phillips, Shaq Lawson, Tim Settle, and DaQuan Jones. Now is the time for those players to show why the organization made a heavy investment in them. They need to dominate a depleted Bengals offensive line and control the game.’
Bills Mafia putting some pep in their step
‘Many fans pouring into Niagara Square Saturday for a pep rally to help cheer the red, white and blue to a victory.’
Bills-Bengals AFC divisional playoff game preview
‘The Bengals’ offensive line injuries almost offset the loss of the Bills having Von Miller in this divisional game. The Bills’ front seven on defense will need to get immense pressure to slow down Burrow and the top receiving trio in the NFL featuring Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.’
Thad’s Three Things: (Divisional) Bills vs. Bengals
‘Elam was smart and tough and fast. All of his physical abilities and potential were on display as he hung in play after play against Miami’s elite top two receivers. This was the guy the Bills were hoping to get when they spent that 1st round pick on Elam back in the spring. To be fair, it’s only one good game. I believe Elam was responsible for allowing both DeVante Parker touchdowns the week before against the Patriots. This is not yet a player Sean McDermott can fully trust. I would still start Elam this week and see if the improved play continues. But Jackson should be standing right next to Leslie Frazier with his helmet on for every snap.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals – Divisional Round Preview
‘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.’
Damar Hamlin may collaborate with Govenor Hochul to help others
‘“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.”’
Bills Face Confident Bengals
‘He’s not perfect, but who is? Give me Allen all day long. Bills win 33-24.’
"The world is going to be tapped into this game" | All eyes locked on Bills-Bengals heavyweight showdown
‘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.’