‘There’s a narrative that Sean McDermott is conservative. Maybe it’s because he’s not quick with a joke or doesn’t have many bombastic quotes or that his facial expression doesn’t change much throughout the course of a game. But the Buffalo Bills head coach sure isn’t conservative.’
BillsBeat - December 8, 2025
Monday's Cincinnati Coverage
Reactions: Joe Burrow’s 4th-quarter INTs propel Bills past Bengals (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Analysis: Why Bengals loss to Bills will be one to remember (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Here’s Joe Burrow’s breakdown of his back-to-back interceptions vs. Buffalo (Cincinnati Enquirer)
‘Joe Brrr’ Watch Bengals QB Joe Burrow warm up in Buffalo snow (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Watch: Tee Higgins makes amazing, one-handed TD catch from Joe Burrow (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Ja’Marr Chase is 1,000-yard receiver for 5th time in 5 Bengals seasons (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals defensive end Joseph Ossai injures shin vs Bills NFL Week 14 (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals receiver Tee Higgins injured vs Bills in NFL Week 14 (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals defensive back PJ Jules injures ankle vs Bills in NFL Week 14 (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals suspend 2024 third-round pick Jermaine Burton for one game (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bills TE Dalton Kincaid has TD catch in first game back from injury (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bills safety Cole Bishop injured vs Bengals in NFL Week 14 (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Updated NFL playoff picture has Bengals 12th in AFC standings (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Will Bengals-Dolphins NFL Week 16 game be flexed out of Sunday night? (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Photo gallery (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Snow bowl stunner: Bengals blow 10-point lead, playoff chances in loss to Bills (Dayton Daily News)
Analysis: Late meltdown in Buffalo likely ends Bengals’ playoff chances (Dayton Daily News)
‘Was this the most Bengals loss ever?’: Social media reacts to Cincinnati’s wild defeat in Buffalo (Dayton Daily News)
Joe Burrow’s fourth-quarter interceptions amplify painful Bengals loss to Bills 9 weeks in the making (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Joe Burrow shows against Bills what the Bengals offense was supposed to look like, but it’s probably too late (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
What Bengals coach Zac Taylor said about the Bills’ game-changing pick-6 (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
Bengals suspend receiver for Bills game, joins star defender on inactive list (Cleveland Plain Dealer)
The Joe Burrow boost in Cincinnati proves short-lived as Bengals drop to 4-9 (AP)
Bengals up against ‘wall’ after dropping to 4-9 with Bills loss (ESPN)
Bengals suspend WR Jermaine Burton for game vs. Bills (ESPN)
Bengals Suspend Wide Receiver for Week 14 Game vs. Bills (SI)
Bengals playoff picture: Updated chances for Cincinnati to make 2025 NFL postseason after Week 14 (The Sporting News)
Tee Higgins injury update: Latest news on Bengals WR’s status in Week 14 game (The Sporting News)
Late interceptions by Joe Burrow cause Bengals to fall to Bills 39-34 (WCPO-TV)
Burrow’s 2 4th quarter interceptions, including one returned for TD, dooms Bengals in loss (WKRC-TV)
‘Sick for the guys’: Stunning 3-minute collapse leaves Bengals playoff hopes crumbling (WKRC-TV)
Bengals see late lead slip from grasp, fall to Bills, 39-34 (WLWT-TV)
‘I’m a soldier’: Tee Higgins says he is fine after more concussion scares during Bengals-Bills game (WLWT-TV)
Where does the AFC North stand after Bengals’ loss to Bills? See latest divisional standings (WLWT-TV)
Second-year wide receiver Jermaine Burton suspended by Bengals ahead of matchup against Bills (WLWT-TV)
Bengals Fall to Bills 39-34 | Postgame Recap, Notes & Quotes (Bengals.com)
Postgame Quick Hits | Bills Beat Bengals In Duel In The Snow (Bengals.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Bengals.com)
Photo gallery 2 (Bengals.com)
Photo gallery 3 (Bengals.com)
Photo gallery 1 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 2 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 3 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 4 (BuffaloBills.com)
Photo gallery 1 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 2 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 3 (Buffalo News)
Photo gallery 1 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery 2 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery 3 (Rochester Democrat and Chronicle)
Photo gallery (Syracuse Post Standard)
Bills rally for 39-34 win over Bengals thanks to Josh Allen’s 4 TDs, Christian Benford’s pick-6
‘“It’s fun to see your brother who does his job … and can make plays for your team in big moments of the game,” Allen said. “It’s so awesome. He deserves every bit of it.”’
Bills rally with 21 points in 4th quarter to defeat Bengals in snowy Buffalo
‘Of course, it was a sold-out crowd despite the long snow flurries that turned the green turf white and slippery throughout this contest. Nothing new for Buffalo, though.’
Bills laud Christian Benford's game-changing pick-6 after win
‘”While I was running though, I thought Chase was about to get me. I ain’t gonna lie to you,” Benford said. “At first, I wasn’t really running running. I thought it was just me, and maybe like some linemen. … I saw Chase like really running. I said, ‘Oh shoot.’ So, I really put my wheels on and thanked God he couldn’t catch me. The rest is history.”‘
4 Takeaways From the Bills' Win Over the Bengals
‘If Allen is healthy, the Bills will not be an easy out in the playoffs. Whether the rest of the team can hold up its end of the bargain remains to be seen and will determine whether Buffalo can finally break through to the Super Bowl.’
Bills-Bengals Clash Turned Into Iconic Highmark Stadium Snow Game
‘It’s important to note that the Bills’ New Highmark Stadium, which is right across the street, will have snow-melting technology put in the field. So, fans likely won’t get to witness a snow-covered field to this extent next season and beyond.’
Josh Allen, Joe Burrow Shared Sweet Moment After Bengals-Bills Epic Snow Battle
‘After a phenomenal game of quarterback play, the two signal-callers showed respect for each other as they met up after the game. The two shared a hug, and reportedly exchanged “love you’s.”’
The Last Eight Minutes of the Bills' Win Over the Bengals Were So Chaotic
‘An NFL fan can never underestimate Josh Allen and the Bills—they proved that once again on Sunday in their wild 39–34 comeback win over the Joe Burrow-led Bengals.’
Josh Allen sets another NFL touchdown record in win over Bengals
‘The reigning MVP threw for 251 yards, ran for 78 more, and totaled four touchdowns on the day. The rushing score got him to 10 on the season, which makes him the first quarterback in NFL history with three seasons of 20+ passing touchdowns and 10+ rushing touchdowns.’
Bills playoff picture: Updated chances for Buffalo to make 2025 NFL postseason after Week 14
‘The Bills (9-4) went into Week 14 as the No. 7 seed, holding the third and final AFC wild-card spot. They were behind the No. 5 Chargers (8-4) and No. 6 Colts (8-4) with the conference-record tiebreaker putting them behind both fellow second-place teams. But, after the Buffalo win combined with the Indianapolis Colts’ loss, the Bills move ahead of the AFC South contenders.’
Bills-Bengals ending, explained: How Josh Allen outlasted Joe Burrow in snowy Game of the Year candidate
‘That’s where the Bills’ stampede began, however. First, Allen sent Buffalo fans into a frenzy with a 40-yard dash through the snow, with no Cincinnati defenders in sight as he sprinted to the end zone.’
Where Bills sit in AFC East, playoff picture after Week 14 win vs. Bengals
‘Buffalo’s playoff chances have increased to 95% with their win over Cincinnati. The Bills have also moved up to the No.5 seed in the AFC, though that could change, as the Los Angeles Chargers still have to play the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 14.’
Khalil Shakir injury update: Latest news on Bills WR's status in Week 14 game
‘Shakir suffered an injury in the second quarter after reeling in a catch. It appears he has an issue with his leg, but the exact injury isn’t known.’
Bills stampede back to beat Bengals
‘Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills were able to come from behind in the fourth quarter against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals, earning a 39-34 win on Sunday in a snow globe setting at Highmark Stadium.’