‘The temperature was 34 degrees at kickoff on Jan. 22 in the AFC wild-card round and it fell below freezing with a persistent snowfall for most of the game. The field crew used leaf blowers to blow snow off the turf during timeouts.’
BillsBeat - November 4, 2023
Bills must prove they can measure up to Bengals to maintain Super Bowl-contender status
‘A loss won’t end any postseason dreams but it would put a dent in hope and push the Bills against the wall during the final half of the season. Their last eight opponents have a combined record of 33-20, with four ranking in the top-10 in total offense and four in the top-10 in total defense.’
Saturday's Cincinnati Coverage
‘He’s all over the map’: How the Bengals made it even tougher to stop Ja’Marr Chase (Cincinnati Enquirer)
‘Super excited’ Damar Hamlin practices ahead of Buffalo-Cincinnati Sunday Night Football (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals at full strength as they get ready to take on Bills (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals find success moving Chase all around offensive formation (Dayton Daily News)
Bengals place safety Anderson on injured reserve list (WKRC-TV)
Injury report: Bills’ Josh Allen set to play vs. Bengals on Sunday Night Football (WLWT-TV)
Bengals place Tycen Anderson on injured/reserve ahead of Sunday matchup (WLWT-TV)
Bills Mafia and Damar Hamlin will return to Paycor Stadium Sunday after traumatic event (WXIX-TV)
Ja’Marr Chase wants to recreate Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson’s famous camera TD celebration (WXIX-TV)
Local woman gets to sing the National Anthem at the Bengals-Bills game Sunday (WXIX-TV)
Bengals Roster Moves: CB Placed on Reserve/Injured List (Bengals.com)
Linebackers Klein, Spector ruled out for Bills against Bengals
‘Everyone else on the active roster is healthy and available for the game, including cornerback Christian Benford, who was a limited participant at Friday’s practice dealing with a hamstring issue.’
McDermott: A veteran presence will help Bills locker room
‘”Our veteran players, Rasul and also Linval – in this case – experienced players, us getting a feel for them, how much do they know? Can they pick up the system? I think they’ll be good additions for us. I think what remains is what level of impact are able to make for us,” said McDermott with Sal Capaccio and Joe DiBiase.’
Bills record run of being betting favorite likely ends Sunday vs. Bengals
‘But for Sunday night’s game, betting markets see the Bengals as small favorites at home. As of Friday morning, FanDuel was giving the Bills 1.5 points against the spread, and DraftKings listed the Bills at +2. The line could be had a 2.5 at some of New York’s smaller sportsbooks.’
Bengals fan still “Billieves” after viral support for Damar Hamlin
‘“I love Buffalo; it’s my third home,” Collins said. “Damar calls Cincinnati his third home. Well, Buffalo is mine.”’
Bengals' Boyd: The Bills used snow as an excuse for their home playoff loss
‘”Going back to the playoff game, when we won in the snow, a couple of their players were saying if it wasn’t snowing they would’ve beat us. We’re here now, so we’re going to see what the outcome is,” the Bengals wide receiver said earlier this week, ahead of a Sunday Night Football game with the Bills on Channel 2.’
Carucci Take 2: Plenty of memories and plenty at stake as Bills prepare to face Bengals
‘For both teams, a win would go a long way toward restoring elite status, while a loss would intensify doubts about belonging in the conversation about being among the AFC’s best.’
Bills enter Bengals matchup as underdogs for first time in 27 games
‘But the biggest part has been the fact that Cincinnati’s star quarterback, Joe Burrow, finally seems healthy after injuring his calf earlier this year.’
Bills vs. Bengals has more emotion than usual in wake of Damar Hamlin’s collapse
‘Once the games gets going, it probably wont take center stage, but it’s been a topic leading up to it.’
Bills injury report at Bengals | Week 9 SNF
‘Bills head coach Sean McDermott said on WGR550 Friday morning that linebackers Baylon Spector (hamstring) and A.J. Klein (back) will not play in Sunday night’s game against the Bengals.’
BillsBeat - November 3, 2023
PlayAction Column: Bills' addition of Linval Joseph highlights key factor in Bengals game
‘Joseph was a star for Minnesota from 2014 to 2019, making two Pro Bowls. He played for the Chargers in 2020 and ‘21. Last season, he sat out until November, then signed with Philadelphia and became an immediate starter. His run-stuffing helped the Eagles make the Super Bowl. He averaged 23 snaps a game. How about two years in a row?’
Inside the Bills: A position-by-position midseason report card
‘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.’
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.”’