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Bengals’ Playoff Hopes Crater: What Sunday’s Loss Means—and What Must Happen to Make Postseason

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow knows their playoff chances took a major hit on Sunday. Cincinnati lost to the Bills 39-34 to fall to 4-9 on the season.

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Winners and Losers From Bengals' Heartbreaking 39-24 Loss to Bills

The Bengals lost to the Bills 39-34 on Sunday to fall to 4-9 on the season. Cincinnati's playoff chances took a major hit. The Bengals led for most of the game, but gave up the lead for good with 5:25 left in the fourth quarter.

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The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

In NFL history, a player has reached 2,000 or more yards from scrimmage in a season on 74 occasions. How many of the 74 can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Most 150-rushing yard NFL games' quiz

The '2,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL RB rushing touchdown leaders' quiz

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 7

Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor Assess Game-Changing Interceptions To Close Bills Loss

Joe Burrow had an elite first 90% of the game on Sunday, but things came crumbling apart with a pick-six and another interception in the final minutes of a 39-24 loss to Buffalo.

Tee Higgins News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 7

Tee Higgins Scores Crazy Touchdown For Final Gasp In Bills Loss

Buffalo and Cincinnati played another crazy high-scoring game in the Bengals' season on Sunday, ultimately morphing into a 39-34 loss. Joe Burrow entered chuck it up mode after late two interceptions, including a pick-six that flipped the game.

NFL News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 7

Postgame Takeaways: Bengals’ Hot Start Spoiled by Two Late INTs in 39–34 Loss to Bills

The Bengals rushed out to a double-digit lead, but two fourth quarter turnovers cost them in Sunday's 39-34 loss to the Bills in Buffalo. The Bengals fall to 4-9 on the season.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Yardbarker / December 7

Burrow's rare mistakes may have sunk Bengals' playoff hopes

Joe Burrow's rare mistakes against Bills may have sunk Bengals' playoff hopes

Yes, not even Burrow is flawless.

Bengals melt down in snow as Bills rally for 39-34 win

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 7

Cincinnati Bengals Add to Lead Over Bills With Burrow to Brown Touchdown Pass

The Bengals made it three drives with three touchdowns so far against the Bills. Joe Burrow is absolutely cooking with 119 passing yards on a 12-15 completion mark and two scores.

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The 'SEC football champions since 1992' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

Jermaine Burton News / Field Level Media / December 7

Reports: Bengals WR Jermaine Burton suspended for game vs. Bills

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Jermaine Burton was suspended one game without pay and will not play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills, multiple media outlets reported.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Athlon Sports / December 7

Bengals Announce Suspension of Wide Receiver on Sunday

The Cincinnati Bengals enter Week 14 at 4-8 and facing a critical road matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Cincinnati is coming off a solid offensive outing in its 32-14 win over the Baltimore Ravens, a game in which Joe Burrow threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns.

Jermaine Burton News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 7