Bengals

For the second straight week, the Cincinnati Bengals are set to host the Baltimore Ravens. This time, however, this game will end one team's season and ...

The good guys lost that game but they're undoubtedly the better team between the two heading into this matchup. Baltimore rested a lot of their starters last week but now they'll be rested and ready to go. This time, however, this game will end one team's season and we're all hoping that it's the Ravens whose season is about to end.

Do the Baltimore Ravens have a fighting chance against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night? Yes, but most of their success depends on their defense.

A: The run game is going to be something to watch, especially with no Lamar Jackson. A lot of people thought the team got to the Super Bowl last year with a lot of luck on their side and that the run was a fluke. They’re feeling confident and ready to give the middle finger to the league. What is the current vibe in the locker room leading up to this game? Mike Macdonald should be able to create an effective pass-rush to attack that right side and hopefully throw a wrench in the Bengals’ passing rhythm. Do the Baltimore Ravens have a fighting chance against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night?

The Cincinnati Bengals have announced their inactive players ahead of Sunday night's Wild Card game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Baltimore Ravens · QB Lamar Jackson · DB Brandon Stephens · RB Kenyan Drake · CB Damarion “Pepe” Williams · OL Trystan Colon · WR Binjimen Victor · TE Charlie Kolar.

- OL Alex Cappa However, rookie outside linebacker David Ojabo, who forced a strip sack on Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, is once again active. Both wide receivers Andy Isabella and Binjimen Victor were elevated from the active roster.

Tyler Huntley is active and rookie quarterback Anthony Brown could also play against the Bengals in Sunday night's wild-card playoff game in Cincinnati.

The Bengals are expected to start Max Scharping at right guard and have replaced Colins with Hakeem Adeniji. With Drake inactive, the Ravens are going with a three-man rotation at running back featuring J.K. Isabella has not caught a pass this season and has mostly been used as a jet sweep threat.

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens, 24-17, to advance to the AFC Divisional Round for the second consecutive year.

The Ravens didn't snap the ball again until there was 34 seconds left on the clock, and after a holding penalty on [Kevin Zeitler](https://www.nfl.com/players/kevin-zeitler/)pushed them out of the red zone (on a running play, no less), the Ravens were forced to rely solely on the pass. Baltimore had a chance to send this game to overtime or potentially win it (with a two-point conversion) in the final minutes of the game, and Harbaugh had two of his three timeouts still in his pocket for the final drive. A last-ditch heave to the end zone nearly produced a touchdown, but the ball glanced off [James Proche](https://www.nfl.com/players/james-proche/)'s hands. With Huntley facing an uphill climb in terms of yards-to-go and time remaining, he forced two passes in the direction of [Mark Andrews](https://www.nfl.com/players/mark-andrews/), which both landed incomplete. [tweeted](https://twitter.com/greggrosenthal/status/1614842108153823232), Baltimore found a way to turn the usually explosive Bengals offense into the [Baker Mayfield](https://www.nfl.com/players/baker-mayfield/)-led Panthers in their last two games. He did enough to give Baltimore a chance to win, especially after he connected with [Demarcus Robinson](https://www.nfl.com/players/demarcus-robinson/)for a 41-yard touchdown. Dobbins](https://www.nfl.com/players/j-k-dobbins/)gained 11 yards on a short pass, reaching the Bengals' 17-yard line. The next team awaiting them -- Buffalo, which features a defense that had eight players record two-plus pressures versus Miami Sunday -- has to be salivating at the thought of rushing Burrow with a very banged-up offensive line. After gaining just 90 yards in the second half of their regular-season finale against the Ravens, the Bengals finished with just 234 yards of offense for the entire game. From there, the defense stepped up to the challenge of preventing Huntley and Co. [Lamar Jackson](https://www.nfl.com/players/lamar-jackson/)stayed home for this one, leaving the responsibility in the hands of Huntley to try to push the Ravens to the Divisional Round. Much like the second half of their Week 18 meeting, the Bengals encountered a defense that was difficult to solve.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport says Baltimore Ravens still view Lamar Jackson as franchise QB, resuming contract extension talks in offseason.

If the Bengals win, they'll face Buffalo in the divisional round. If the Ravens win, they'll head to Kansas City next week.

Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither intercepted Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley at the Cincinnati 40 after Baltimore converted two first downs. Burrow found Chase in the middle of the field for a 7-yard touchdown pass to open the second quarter. After trading punts with the Ravens the Bengals faced a do-or-die series on defense. After turning the ball over on their first drive, the Baltimore Ravens' offense responded with a long, sustained drive which consumed most of the second quarter. Quarterback Tyler Huntley connected with wide receiver Demarcus Robinson on a 41-yard touchdown pass and kicker Justin Tucker converted the point-after-touchdown attempt. Huntley tried to push the ball over the pile for touchdown, was stripped, and Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard ran it 99 yards for a touchdown.

The Buffalo Bills advanced to the divisional round of the AFC playoffs with their 34-31 victory over the Dolphins. Now they await their next opponent.

1 seed in the bracket, a potential division game against the Bills would be in Buffalo, not Cincinnati, because the Bills had one fewer loss. 2 when the game many thought would be one of the biggest and best of the regular season was started but not finished after Now, as the Buffalo Bills breathe a hurricane-forced sigh of relief, we wait until late Sunday night to see who they get next in the NFL playoffs. The AFC South champions pulled off an incredible rally from down 27-0 and defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 31-30 Saturday night. That was the Monday night of Jan. As I said, we don’t know yet.

For the third time in the 2022-23 NFL season, the Baltimore Ravens will play the Cincinnati Bengals, and these two teams have a score to settle.

The Ravens must play free and fly to the ball. It’s time to use those pads and win the game. This will allow the Ravens to rotate players and feed their backs the ball. On defense, leaders like Calais Campbell, Roquan Smith, Marcus Williams, and Chuck Clark will be consistently communicating on the field to place everyone in position. The Ravens, on the other hand, can boast about their run game and hard-nosed defense. Despite losing a week ago, missing their starting quarterback, and losing three of their last four meetings against Cincinnati, the Ravens come into this game properly motivated.

Just when it looked like backup QB Tyler Huntley would give the Ravens an unlikely lead over the Bengals in the fourth quarter, things went starkly in the ...

[Justin Tucker](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/justin-tucker-player)'s 22-yard field goal gave the Ravens a 10-9 lead at the half. [Jonah Williams](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/jonah-williams-player) left with a knee injury. Baltimore responded with a Huntley 41-yard touchdown pass to receiver [Demarcus Robinson](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/demarcus-robinson-player) to tie the game at 17-17. Jackson, a former NFL MVP, played this past season on a fifth-year option, making $23 million, and the Ravens are unlikely to simply allow him to become a free agent in March. [ National Football League](/stories/nfl/nfl-playoff-schedule-bracket-dates-kickoff-times-for-2023-postseason) Greg Auman is FOX Sports’ NFC South reporter, covering the Buccaneers, Falcons, Panthers and Saints. Hubbard then went 98 yards for a touchdown, the pivotal play in [the Bengals' 24-17 win](https://www.foxsports.com/nfl/afc-wild-card-playoffs-baltimore-ravens-vs-cincinnati-bengals-jan-15-2023-game-boxscore-10024) to eliminate the Ravens on Sunday night. Baltimore played a sixth straight game without Jackson, who has been sidelined by a knee injury. The Ravens had led 10-9 at the half, their defense holding Cincinnati's offense to just 127 yards to keep the game close. The Ravens got to the Cincinnati 17 as they sought a game-tying touchdown, but a holding penalty backed them up with 22 seconds left. Huntley had thrown for two touchdowns — matching his season total in four starts — and was in position to take the lead with 12 minutes left in the game. Hamlin required CPR on the field after going into cardiac arrest but has since recovered and has been released from the hospital.

Cincinnati is now on a playoff roll after beating the Ravens, but can they keep it going in Buffalo next week?

The Bengals finished 12-4 and the Bills finished 13-3, but it is possible that Cincinnati would have been 13-4 with a higher seed than Buffalo if the game had been completed. After driving from their own 18 to the Cincinnati 1-yard line, it appeared all but certain that the Ravens would at least take a three-point lead in the worst-case scenario. Cincinnati took an early 9-0 lead following a Huntley interception in the first quarter, but the Bengals allowed the Ravens to come back for a 10-9 halftime lead. Yes, the Bengals were in four big playoff moments a year ago. After beating the [Baltimore Ravens](https://www.baltimorebeatdown.com/) 24-17 on Sunday night, the Bengals must now a pass a test that they did not have to take a year ago and their divisional round matchup is sure to come with a heavy dose of headlines and controversy. The Bills receive the benefit of the neutral site because they could have held onto the one seed with a MNF win. Hamlin’s terrifying situation necessitated CPR on the field and a nine-day stay in at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, before [he was able to go back home a few days ago](https://www.buffalorumblings.com/2023/1/11/23550280/damar-hamlin-discharged-from-buffalo-general-medical-center). They couldn’t and now Baltimore is going home, while Cincinnati is going to Buffalo. Thanks to medical personnel and health experts who worked on him from the game to the hospital, Hamlin is on his way to recovery, which is the most important outcome of what happened on January 2nd. And none with these many questions over “How did we get here?” The— Marc Boerigter (@mboerigter) Where is the Bengals/Bills neutral site being played?

The Cincinnati Bengals are headed to Buffalo to play the Bills in the divisional round, thanks to some bizarre late-game management by the Baltimore Ravens during a 24-17 win. The Bengals did just enough to get a win over their longtime divisional ...

The Cincinnati Bengals are set to host the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round of the playoffs. This is a rematch of Week 18 where the Bengals outlasted ...

The Bengals were complaining about Smith’s “dirty” antics in Week 18, but at the heart of it, he’s just an uber-competitive, fierce, and hungry defender. This is a rematch of Week 18 where the Bengals outlasted their divisional foe but the Ravens sat a lot of players out in that game so it's hard to tell just how good this Baltimore team could be. The inside linebackers, Roquan Smith and Patrick Queen, are the real deal. Q: The Ravens are reportedly planning to go with a dual-QB approach. A: If there’s ever a time for offensive coordinator Greg Roman to dig into the vault, it’s right now. Many people aren’t realizing just how serious his PCL sprain is, and besides, even if he did get re-injured, he still holds most of the leverage in future negotiations.

Sam Hubbard returned Tyler Huntley's fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beat ...

While there's technically one more game left in the first round of the 2022 postseason, we now know when the divisional-round games will be played.

2 and Cincinnati finished No. NFC: 6:30 PM (ET) 4 Tampa Bay or 5 Dallas at 2 San Francisco (FOX/FOX Deportes) Buffalo finished No.

Sam Hubbard scored on a 98-yard fumble return, the longest in postseason history, and Joe Burrow accounted for two touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals ...

The Ravens followed up the Bengals' touchdown with a 17-play, 75-yard drive that lasted 10:03. But Wilson leaped and knocked the ball out of Huntley's hands and right to Hubbard, who raced 98 yards to give the Bengals a 24-17 lead with 11:39 remaining in the contest. Baltimore's final drive was plagued by shaky time management and the last play came on fourth-and-20 from the Cincinnati 27. McPherson missed the extra point, leaving Cincinnati up by nine. Burrow passed for 209 yards and one touchdown and rushed for another score for the Bengals, who won their eighth straight game and will visit the Buffalo Bills in next weekend's divisional round. Huntley started in place of Lamar Jackson (knee), who missed his sixth consecutive game.

Well, it wasn't pretty, but a win is a win! The Cincinnati Bengals held off the Baltimore Ravens in the Wild Card round to advance to the AFC Divisional ...

Jackson Carman took his place and looked okay at first but surrendered a sack and had a penalty in the second half. The game really shifted momentum when the Ravens looked to be close to taking a 24-17 lead but Huntley fumbled the ball while trying to dive over the pile on a QB sneak. Let's just be real here for a sec -- The Bengals defense didn't look like themselves in this one.

With their wild-card victory Sunday against the Ravens, the Bengals have now won a playoff game in back-to-back seasons for the first time in franchise ...

"You're here every step of the way -- to get to the playoff, and it can all be over in a heartbeat," coach Zac Taylor said. Hubbard plucked the ball out of mid-air and took off down the field for a 98-yard touchdown, the longest fumble return for a TD in NFL postseason history. [Las Vegas Raiders](/nfl/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-raiders) in an AFC wild-card game, setting the table for Cincinnati's first Super Bowl appearance since 1989. That year featured the infamous wild-card playoff game against the For decades, it seemed as if the Bengals were fighting supernatural forces as they went 31 years without a playoff victory. Cincinnati, which reached the Super Bowl last season, knocked off its AFC North rival Sunday night to advance to the divisional round for a second straight year.

Given that Hubbard's 98-yard touchdown is an NFL postseason record for a fumble return and held up for the winning score with 11:39 left in a Wild Card Game ...

"I always joke after — I think it was the Raiders game last year — I got caught and I always tell everybody, 'If I get a fumble, just get behind me, I'm pitching it to you,'" Hubbard said. "But I think that pressure and situation and preparation brings the best out of me, and I love being in those moments." "I don't remember exactly what yard line he was on, it was at least a yard and half to the goal line. I'm trying to get into the 18s, but I got knocked for my 4.95 (40-yard dash) at the combine, and I don't think that matters much now." "I was watching on the big screen. "Based on the formation, I knew it was a sneak formation. He and his tag-team partner on the other edge, Trey Hendrickson, run a lot during the week. But it was Bailey who made the only block he needed. Every possession is so critical because those two turnovers we got on defense — you win the turnover battle two-to-one and you win the game in a game like that. "Just the second half in general this entire year, that's really been the story line for our defense, is rising up and really just not allowing the (opposing) offense to have anything,' said head coach Zac Taylor. It's just the tradition and the standard for our defense." Not only for my teammates, but the fans as well."

The Ravens' 2022 season closed with a bitter pill to swallow in a wild-card playoff loss in Cincinnati. In a game that not many pundits felt the Ravens had ...

The Ravens were so close in so many ways. That year, the Ravens were threatening to tie the game at the end of the third quarter, when Jackson was intercepted by Taron Johnson in the end zone and he returned it for a 101-yard touchdown. The Ravens entered the game ranked 30th in the league in red zone efficiency, scoring a touchdown 46% of the time. The Ravens tried all kinds of things in the red zone, but simply turning around and handing it to Dobbins may have been the best option. Chase added his sixth catch on the first play of the second quarter – a 7-yard touchdown. Dobbins in which he showed his heart to fight through a tackle and stretch to get the ball over the goal line. The Ravens defense got stronger as the year went on. It was going to take more than just a jump and ball extension to reach the goal line. Even though the Ravens were on the 1-yard line, it was a long 1. The Ravens were at least going to take a fourth-quarter lead, potentially go up a touchdown. But this was a game the Ravens had in their grip, and it slipped through their fingers. Without Lamar Jackson, the Ravens were heavy underdogs, at least according to the outside world.

Sam Hubbard returned Tyler Huntley's fumble 98 yards for a tiebreaking touchdown in the fourth quarter, helping Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals beat ...

Sam Hubbard scored on a 98-yard fumble return, the longest in postseason history, and Joe Burrow accounted for two touchdowns as the Cincinnati Bengals ...

These AFC North games are backyard brawls. While the Bengals are the much better team on paper, the Ravens effectively dragged them into the mud and made ...

Hilton is one of the best players on this defense and he showed it in that second half. The stage is set for the divisional round between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Buffalo Bills. A quick reminder that the Bengals were 4-point underdogs in the divisional round last year. Hubbard returned the [fumble 98 yards for a touchdown](https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/sam-hubbard-scores-improbable-touchdown-becomes-latest-bengals-playoff-hero) in what is now the [longest fumble recovery in NFL playoff history](https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/sam-hubbard-scores-improbable-touchdown-becomes-latest-bengals-playoff-hero). The Bengals opted for a base defense to match those heavy looks which replaced him with a linebacker or a big nickel defense that replaced him with a safety such as Dax Hill for much of the first half. The Ravens schemed Mike Hilton off of the field during the first half of this game with a ton of heavier looks. He didn't have any sacks, but he did have a quarterback hit and had the play of the game on the goal line. Sadly, that seemed to take a massive hit this Sunday as he suffered a left knee injury in the second quarter and he didn't return. In a tied game in the fourth quarter, the Ravens attempted a quarterback sneak from the 2-yard line. He also made a few of the defining plays of that run including the 3rd and goal strip sack on Patrick Mahomes that nearly ended the AFC Championship Game in regulation. [ has been one of the most consistent players](https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/sam-hubbard-scores-improbable-touchdown-becomes-latest-bengals-playoff-hero) on this defense over the past year and a half. Baltimore's defense stepped up for them and they were able to move the ball on offense.

Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard returned a fumble 98 yards for the go-ahead score but on the return, Ravens tight end Mark Andrews may have been blocked ...

The play put Cincinnati up a touchdown and an extra point with about 11:39 to play in the game. [Cincinnati up 24-17](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bengals-defense-lifts-team-divisional-round-thanks-sam-hubbard-touchdown) and the Bengals would win by that score. Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley was rolling in the fourth quarter before his fumble. Wilson finished with 10 tackles and a forced fumble. But NFL fans wondered whether officials missed an illegal block in the back as Ravens tight end Mark Andrews tried to track Hubbard down. [Buffalo Bills in the divisional round](https://www.foxnews.com/sports/bills-bengals-matchup-highlights-divisional-round-slate).

It's a play vs. the Ravens that will live forever in team lore, with many more than just Hubbard playing starring roles.

[Cam Taylor-Britt](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/cam-taylor-britt-DeRJ5Y02DFYjjbKn/): “I was running from way across the field. It was a nice moment.” Hubbard: “I was just looking on the Jumbotron. [Joe Mixon](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/joe-mixon-sKnyZX3WQEWatJVj/): “Jessie made a hell of a play. I’m just glad he caught him and it worked out the way it did.” But there was too many blockers there with him to get caught, and it was just a thrill to see that. I might have made it to the 20, if that.” Hubbard: “I was just playing football. I thought I pushed him on the side. I was just trying to get some penetration and get the stop, because that’s what our defense does. It was one of the most unbelievable things I’ve ever seen.” But Bengals linebacker [Germaine Pratt](https://theathletic.com/nfl/player/germaine-pratt-fKKFDZ4xWa9xWRpI/) stopped Huntley’s progress, and Wilson batted the ball with both hands into the waiting arms of Hubbard.

Following an injury to LT Jonah Williams in Sunday's wild-card win over the Ravens, the Bengals head into the Divisional Round with numerous injuries to the ...

So we've got a lot of faith in those guys. "We have a lot of faith in those guys," Burrow said. will have to battle through if they're to continue a postseason march. The QB was under siege all game as the Bengals didn't generate a pass more than 19 yards. Starting right guard [Alex Cappa](/players/alex-cappa/) injured his ankle in Week 18. [La'el Collins](/players/la-el-collins/) tore his ACL on Christmas Eve.

The Cincinnati Bengals lost Jonah Williams to an injury during their 24-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens, now leaving them with three injured starters ...

Injuries are hitting them at the worst possible time and if Whitworth -- an experienced left tackle for over a decade in the NFL -- is willing to come back and is in football shape, then don't be modest, Bengals. Whitworth played for the Bengals for 11 seasons before signing with the Rams and finishing his career there. It's time to dial up Andrew Whitworth.

After Cincinnati's win over the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC wild-card round, Taylor celebrated at a local bar and honored the fans there.

[Las Vegas Raiders](/nfl/team/_/name/lv/las-vegas-raiders) in the wild-card round, Taylor started the tradition to thank local fans for their support. He was spotted going into Mt. After [Cincinnati beat](/nfl/story/_/id/35455263/bengals-defensive-td-fuels-wild-card-win-ravens) the [Baltimore Ravens](/nfl/team/_/name/bal/baltimore-ravens) in the AFC wild-card round of [the playoffs](/nfl/story/_/id/35372795/nfl-playoff-bracket-afc-nfc-super-bowl-2023-schedule-seeding-tv-s-dates-locations), Taylor went to The Blind Pig, commandeered the microphone at the DJ booth and saluted the team's supporters. [Vonn Bell](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3051388/vonn-bell) [gifted a ball](https://twitter.com/AdamSiegel17/status/1615014820599762944) to Crowley's Irish Pub in the Mt. [Cincinnati Bengals](/nfl/team/_/name/cin/cincinnati-bengals) won another playoff game, coach Zac Taylor continued one of the city's new and favorite traditions.

CINCINNATI (WXIX) - Bengals Defensive End Sam Hubbard ran back a Ravens fumble 98 yards to give the Bengals the lead 24-17 over the Ravens in the fourth quarter ...

“He always comes to work and he works hard. Hubbard recovered, and the Cincinnati native ran it back to pay dirt. His speed topped out at 17.43 mph on the run, which is the third fastest by a defensive lineman as a ball-carrier this season, Next Gen Stats data shows. He’s a leader and he always leads by example. “You can’t even dream that one up,” Hubbard said postgame. “I’ll cherish that one.”

J.K. Dobbins had about half of the offensive snaps. Kyle Hamilton finished the season strong with the defense's highest grade.

Dobbins played nearly half of the offensive snaps (49%), but had only one more carry than Gus Edwards, who played 30% of the snaps. - The Ravens' backup offensive linemen got some usage due to a brief injury to Morgan Moses and goal-line work. Oweh got the defense's third-highest grade (89.4), which was by far his highest mark of the season. - Outside linebacker Odafe Oweh played 55% of the snaps, his highest percentage since Week 9 against the New Orleans Saints. Hamilton earned the defense's highest grade of a 90.8 from PFF and gave up just 35 yards on four passes that came his direction. He played 91% of the snaps (tied for his season high) and finishing with a team-high nine tackles, including a huge hit on tight end Hayden Hurst to force a fumble, which Hamilton recovered himself.

In the game that so many have longed for, the Bills will host the Bengals in the AFC divisional round Sunday afternoon.

On traditional radio, the Bills Radio Network has stations all across the state. Also, the NFL has a new streaming service called NFL+ which replaces NFL Game Pass, though you can’t cast the games to your TV - you must watch on your phone or tablet. With it, you’ll be able to watch every local game on Sunday and the national games on Monday and Thursday nights as well as the playoffs and the Super Bowl. ▶ RB Joe Mixon: Despite missing two games (plus not having the Bills game), Mixon rushed for 814 yards and also had 60 catches for 441 yards with nine total TDs. ▶ LB Logan Wilson: Led the Bengals with 123 tackles including 83 solo, and he also had 2.5 sacks, one interception and one forced fumble. Hubbard had 6.5 sacks and 53 pressures in the regular season. Yes, Karras has certainly been to Highmark Stadium often, and during his time with the New England Patriots he never lost to the Bills in their home venue, a perfect 5-0. ▶ WR Ja’Marr Chase: Burrow threw for only 209 yards Sunday night, but 84 of that went to Chase on nine receptions including a TD. We’ll be prepared, have a great week of preparation and be ready to take them on and go to the AFC Championship.” “I know the last time we played was a crazy circumstance, so it’ll be good to have that matchup. The next time the Bengals see Hamlin might come Sunday afternoon if he attends the AFC divisional round showdown and perhaps makes an appearance on the JumboTron while sitting in the owners’ box. That night two weeks ago was one of the scariest that players on both teams had ever experienced, at least on a football field.

Bengals left tackle Jonah Williams has a dislocated kneecap and is "week-to-week," coach Zac Taylor announced Monday.

[Hakeem Adeniji](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4046557/hakeem-adeniji) made his second official start at right tackle in place of [La'el Collins](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/2577302/la'el-collins), who is on injured reserve with a torn ACL in his left knee. "They were all a little bit different," Taylor said. That was exciting for the room." Late Sunday night after Cincinnati's playoff win, Cappa was spotted wearing a protective boot on his left ankle and using a push scooter to maneuver around the locker room. "I thought he did a nice job, especially being thrust in there," Taylor said. He was initially ruled questionable before he was downgraded to out and missed the entirety of the second half.

Cincinnati's win over Baltimore on Super Wild Card Weekend proved to be costly after left tackle Jonah Williams suffered a dislocated kneecap during the ...

Williams left Sunday's game late in the first half with the injury, and second-year backup [Jackson Carman](https://www.nfl.com/players/jackson-carman/) replaced Williams for the remainder of the game. Should the Bengals advance to the conference championship, the tackle should have a better chance of playing. [Jonah Williams](https://www.nfl.com/players/jonah-williams/) suffered a dislocated kneecap during the Bengals' victory, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reported.

The Buffalo Bills will host their divisional round game against the Cincinnati Bengals, who would have had a chance for a higher seed if their Week 17 game ...

With a win over the Bills and a Week 18 win over the Baltimore Ravens, the Bengals would have been the No. The Bengals would have needed to beat the Bills in Week 17 to get the head-to-head tiebreaker. However, the league ultimately decided that a Bills-Bengals playoff game would be played at the home stadium of the higher seed. Mix in a Chiefs loss to the Raiders, and the Bengals would have been the No. As part of the NFL’s updated rules for the AFC playoffs following the Week 17 cancellation, a Week 18 Ravens win in Cincinnati would have prompted a coin toss to determine which AFC North team would host the other in the wild card round. Without the Week 17 game, the Bills were one game up with one game to go. 1 seed with a win over the Bills? 1 seed with a win over the Bengals? The Bills are the AFC’s No. [New England Patriots](https://www.nbcsports.com/boston/patriots), they would have clinched the AFC’s No. 2 seed, while the Bengals are the conference’s No. The game came to an abrupt and terrifying halt when Bills safety

The Buffalo Bills coaching staff held their weekly Monday press conferences as they turn the page to Sunday's home AFC Divisional round matchup against the ...

"We're going to try to come up with a way to disrupt them as best we can." 2, Cincinnati took the opening possession down the field for a touchdown. "We'll have our hands full trying to come up with ways to get (Joe Burrow) to hold the ball. One of the keys to slowing down Joe Burrow and Co. The Bengals could be down as many as three starting offensive lineman on Sunday. In addition, the defense produced 11 QB hits and seven tackles for a loss.

Dolphins safety Eric Rowe hangs onto falo Bills quarterback Josh Allen before knocking the ball loose during the second half of a wild card game on Sunday in ...

The Giants move on to face the No. After Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers routed Seattle to kick off wild-card weekend, the next four games were decided by one score. ... I just got to understand the situation there and just take yards and play field position there and not force something. But Tyler Huntley, filling in for the injured Lamar Jackson, lost the ball when he held it out and leaped at the goal line. The 9-win Giants knocked off the 13-win Vikings 31-24 behind an outstanding performance from Jones, who threw for 301 yards and two TDs in his playoff debut. First, the Bills blew a 17-0 lead against Miami and had to rally for a 34-31 victory. Allen and the Bills were sloppy and out of rhythm despite racking up 423 yards. Huntley’s desperation pass into the end zone bounced off Ravens wideout James Proche’s hands. “Just got to know the situation we’re in there. The Bengals (13-4) fell behind Baltimore 10-9 after leading 9-0. It was designed for him to go low.” The Bills (14-3) struggled against No.

With the injury to Jonah Williams today, how would you assess the state of the offensive line right now? "Fighting. I'd asses them as, they' ...

"Some of the plays that people aren't going to (recognize the importance of include) the third-and-one play on when we were on the 30 (yard line), we got zone coverage and the play was just a disaster. You're here every step of the way — to get to the playoffs and it can all be over in a heartbeat. "You want to be able to help the defense out more and even if it's not putting points on the board like you want, you want to put them in better field position and not have them be able to return a kick and with a penalty be beyond the 50 (yard line). Every game is going to be a dogfight, and we knew that, and we were going to get their best shot and we knew that. That was awesome for the hometown kid to finish it that way." Then in the third quarter, they get the ball and you stop them and then you go down and score a touchdown. I didn't see how he finished (the play because) they ruled him down so far back, but when they throw it to you, you've got to catch it and I thought he did a great job there." Every possession is so critical because those two turnovers we got on defense — you win the turnover battle two-to-one and you win the game in a game like that. Really, that's what allowed us to regain the momentum — we had lost that momentum before that last turnover there that Sam (Hubbard) recovered. "Just the second half in general this entire year, that's really been the story line for our defense, is rising up and really just not allowing the (opposing) offense to have anything. We got our third possession with four minutes left in the half and it felt like that's just the way it is. "That's the most challenging part to get reps in there because a guy like Jackson (Carman) has got to represent both sides.

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