‘It’s certainly been chilly this week, but Fournette is in for a rude awakening if he thinks this is bad. The veteran back has no idea what he is in for the next few months in Buffalo. Of course, when you played your entire career in Jacksonville and Tampa Bay, the weather in Buffalo will certainly hit you a different type of way.’
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Bengals’ beef with Bills still cooking? Cincy’s star WRs reaching for motivation ahead of SNF
‘The actual quote they’re alluding to, however, is much more innocent than what they’re claiming. And to make matters worse for them, the player who made the comments is no longer with Buffalo.’
Allen returns to Bills practice, on track to start vs. Bengals; Other injury updates from Thursday
‘Aside from linebackers Baylon Spector (hamstring) and A.J. Klein (back), who both missed Thursday’s practice, all other players expected to participate did so in some respect, including safety Damar Hamlin, who will make his return to Cincinnati on Sunday, months after the fateful day in January when he suffered cardiac arrest on the field during Buffalo’s Week 17 matchup with the Bengals. Hamlin was absent from Wednesday’s session due to an illness but returned to action and was marked as a full participant on the team’s Thursday injury report.’
Spreading the field makes the Bills a more dangerous offense, the numbers don't lie
‘Even though Allen has averaged more yards per attempt with two tight ends than three receivers, other areas of the offense declined. Since Kincaid was injured for the New York Giants game and Knox went on injured reserve last week, the Bills have reverted to 11 personnel — one running back and one tight end — on 78.6% of plays and overall tight end production has increased to 10.7 yards per catch.’
Josh Allen practices in full, Bills don't rule out newcomers Rasul Douglas, Linval Joseph for Bengals
‘Prior to practice, Bills coach Sean McDermott said that Allen would have a normal day of practice, but wasn’t sure how much throwing he would do. The Bills designated him as a full participant on the injury report released after practice.’
Friday's Cincinnati Coverage
Rookie cornerback DJ Turner has fit in perfectly on the Bengals’ defense (Cincinnati Enquirer)
How the Bengals moved past a moment of frustration for Germaine Pratts (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Ja’Marr Chase wants to recreate Chad “Ochocinco” Johnson’s famous camera TD celebration (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Joe Burrow talks admiration for Cincinnati and Ohio: ‘I love the people’ (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bass: How Damar Hamlin brought out the best in Bengals – and in us (Cincinnati Enquirer)
Bengals’ Boyd on return of Bills’ Hamlin to Cincinnati: ‘It’s going to be an honor to take the field with him’ (Dayton Daily News)
Hudson ready to step up: Bengals turn to practice squad for tight end fix (WKRC-TV)
‘Be a good test for us’: Bengals expecting challenge in AFC showdown vs. Buffalo (WLWT-TV)
Bengals coach Zac Taylor on fan energy at Paycor Stadium: ‘Our crowd gives us an advantage’ (WLWT-TV)
Bengals new safety Nick Scott talks football, dad life and why he commutes to work by bike (WLWT-TV)
How do the Bengals come up with their on-field celebrations? We asked the players (WLWT-TV)
First responders who helped save Damar Hamlin’s life share their story for first time (WLWT-TV)
Damar Hamlin’s care team looks forward to his return to Paycor Stadium Sunday (WXIX-TV)
Quick Hits: Ja’Marr Hopes To Stay Picture-Perfect; Why Germaine Pratt Crushes Crunch Time; Emotional Moment (Bengals.com)
Game Within The Game: Quick Decision, Quicker Throw Defines Joe Burrow’s Rise (Bengals.com)
Bills bulk up defensive front by signing Linval Joseph and place cornerback Kaiir Elam on IR
‘The 35-year-old Joseph has been out of football since becoming a free agent in March after finishing last season with Philadelphia. He started all eight regular-season and three playoff games, including the Super Bowl, which the Eagles lost to Kansas City.’
Joe Burrow leads Cincinnati Bengals in primetime matchup against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills
‘The Bengals beat the two top teams in the NFC West in consecutive weeks, but haven’t managed to beat an AFC team yet. They opened the season by losing to AFC North rivals Cleveland and Baltimore. It was in the Ravens game that Burrow aggravated his calf injury. Then they lost to Tennessee in Week 4 before winning the past three straight against NFC teams.’
Bills will try to get even for last season’s playoff loss as they take on Burrow and the Bengals
‘Key Matchup: Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase against the Bills defense. With Burrow back to form, Chase could continue to benefit. He lines up all over the field, and if he’s double-teamed it opens up opportunities for receivers Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd.’
Tom Brady tells Bills' Josh Allen to slide more often: 'You're putting yourself in harm's way'
‘”Because he makes a lot of plays running ball, I think sometimes he gets used to and he wants to run it because he knows he can gain yards. There’s a lot of confidence in it,” Brady said. “But the only problem is, from my standpoint, you’re putting yourself in harm’s way. And when you put yourself in harm’s way, it doesn’t take much for someone to land on you to set you back.”‘
Bills sign former Pro Bowl defensive lineman who helped Eagles reach Super Bowl in 2022
‘The Bills have specifically struggled in run defense, ranking in the bottom half of NFL teams through eight games. That’s Joseph’s specialty; the 329-pound veteran has long thrived as a gap-plugger on the interior.’
Damar Hamlin Thinks There Will Be ‘Nothing But Love’ in Return to Cincinnati After Cardiac Arrest
‘“I think it’s going to be super electric, and I think it’s going to be nothing but love,” Hamlin told teammate Von Miller on The Voncast. “Only thing I got to compare it to is just going back into our stadium and how much love and reception. Going back into there, I’m pretty sure it’ll be like a bunch of memories, which will make it emotional for me. But, I ain’t running from it, I’m ready to walk through the fire.”’
Tom Brady Offers Blunt Advice to Bills’ Josh Allen on Staying Healthy
‘“And not that he shouldn’t run, but when he does run, f—ing slide and make sure no one hits you, because I don’t ever want to see him ever get hurt,” Brady said on the Let’s Go! podcast.’
Leonard Fournette Decried Buffalo Weather, and NFL Fans Were Like, ‘Who Wants to Tell Him?’
‘Denizens of Western New York were quick to inform Fournette that 47 degrees was actually balmy by Buffalo standards.’
Bills sign free agent defensive tackle Linval Joseph
‘NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo says his contract with the team is a one-year deal worth $3.72 million.’