The Buffalo Bills (8-4) are searching for another pivotal AFC victory when they welcome the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) to Highmark Stadium in a 1 p.m. EST Week 14 showdown.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills look to hold on to their spot in the AFC playoff race.
Bills vs. Bengals story lines to watch
Linked below: Could this be the week Josh Allen and the Bills’ passing attack finally successfully dial up a few deep passes? Their
opponent, the Bengals, rank dead last in the league in both passing yards allowed per game (256.8), and are 31st in passing touchdowns allowed (26) and 30th in passing yards allowed per attempt (7.9).
Plus, one week after a historic rushing effort in Pittsburgh, find out how Buffalo’s offensive line is poised to get at least one starting tackle back; why the pressure is on top cornerback Christian Benford to continue his outstanding play when he goes against talented Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase; and how Buffalo’s defense — coming off one of its best performances of the year — will have their hands full going up against Joe Burrow and a high-flying Bengals’ offense.
Plus, praise for Buffalo’s passing defense, which should be up to the task and enters play having allowed the fewest passing yards per game (163.2), the second-fewest passing TDs (12), and fourth-lowest completion percentage (59.5%) and total QBR (48.8); learn how offensive line coach Aaron Kromer has helped transform several of Buffalo’s offensive linemen; and more!
- Where’s the deep ball? Why the Buffalo Bills could ‘get it rolling’ downfield – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Greg Cosell: “There’s Opportunities To Throw The Ball In This Game” – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills’ offensive tackles take positive turn for Bengals; new Joey Bosa, Dalton Kincaid concerns – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Buffalo Bills defense needs to continue recent form against Bengals – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Greg Rousseau isn’t going to chase sacks, but the Bills need him to get to the QB – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ banged-up pass rush needs breakthrough in daunting Week 14 tilt vs. Bengals – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- ‘He raises everybody’s expectations’: How Christian Benford takes on top receivers for the Bills – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills defense may count on Benford to keep Chase in check – Democrat & Chronicle
- OPINION: Bengals have ‘Joe Cool’ back in time for matchup with Bills – WGR 550
- ‘Pressure can make diamonds’ | The Bills seek consistency, building off a Week 13 win ahead of Cincinnati – BuffaloBills.com
- The offensive line coach so extraordinary, his adoring players can hardly put him into words – The Athletic (subscription required)
Bills claim S Darnell Savage, place CB Darius Slay on reserve list
The Bills made a pair of roster moves on Friday, claiming former first-round draft pick Darnell Savage Jr. while placing veteran cornerback Darius Slay Jr., who was successfully claimed by Buffalo earlier in the week, on the Reserve/Did Not Report list.
- Bills claim safety Darnell Savage off waivers; Darius Slay placed on reserve list – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills’ secondary plan B: Former $21.75 million safety joins after veteran cornerback says no – newyorkupstate.com
- Bills claim safety Darnell Savage off waivers from Commanders – WGR 550
- What Darnell Savage signing means for Bills’ defense moving forward – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Darius Slay tells Bills he will not report to Buffalo: Source – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Slay not reporting to Bills, placed on Reserve/Did Not Report list – WGR 550
- Darius Slay reveals why he didn’t report to Buffalo and one reason will anger Bills fans – newyorkupstate.com
- Six-time Pro Bowl CB Darius Slay puts off reporting to Bills to focus on family, consider retirement – WGRZ
- Slay not reporting to Bills as he mulls NFL future – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Darius Slay considering retirement day after Bills claim him off waivers – Democrat & Chronicle
- Coach: ‘Unfortunate’ CB Slay not joining Bills – ESPN.com Buffalo Bills blog
- Darius Slay cites inconvenience, weather as reasons to say no to Bills – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Even more Bills news
Examining how the Bills developed the league’s best rushing attack. Plus, legendary Bills special teams standout Steve Tasker learns his Hall of Fame fate for this year’s crop of honorees; who Bills fans should be rooting for in Week 14; and what Josh Allen needs to do to play his way back into the NFL MVP race.
- Inside the Bills: How the league’s No. 1 rushing attack was built – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills legend Steve Tasker misses the cut for Pro Football Hall of Fame finalists – WGRZ
- AFC Playoff Picture — Who Buffalo Bills fans should root for in Week 14 – BuffaloBills.com
- Who Bills fans should root for this weekend as AFC playoff race tightens – Democrat & Chronicle
- Where do the Bills stand in the AFC playoff picture with 5 games to go? – WGRZ
- NFL MVP watch: Josh Allen will have to play his best for any shot at repeat – Buffalo News (subscription required)
Buffalo Bills articles recently featured on Buffalo Rumblings
- Buffalo Bills to face huge challenge against Bengals’ offense in Week 14 – Buffalo Rumblings
- Buffalo Bills rule out 2 ahead of Week 14 game with Cincinnati Bengals – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills claim safety Darnell Savage – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills place CB Darius Slay Jr. on NFL Reserve/did not report list – Buffalo Rumblings
- Bills’ quickly running out of healthy defensive ends – Buffalo Rumblings
