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Bengals QB Joe Burrow's Intensity Reduced to Shrugs and Crumbling Cookies as Bills Snuff Fire, Squish Hope

CINCINNATI – In one respect, the Cincinnati Bengals’ quest to fight back from a disastrous stretch and make the postseason came to fruition. Sunday’s game at Highmark Stadium against the Buffalo Bills certainly looked and felt like a playoff game.

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'My team needed me' — Tee Higgins shares his mindset following concussion scares during Bengals' loss to Bills

Rarely do the Cincinnati Bengals lose when Tee Higgins finds the end zone twice. Higgins led Cincinnati in receiving with six receptions for 92 yards and two touchdowns in the Bengals' 39-34 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 14.

Cincinnati Bengals News / Cincinnati Bengals on SI / December 7

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?

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

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.

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.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Joe Burrow 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

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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.

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