Disrespected Bengals, driven Bills set for playoff showdown
Joe Mixon and the Cincinnati Bengals feel disrespected entering their AFC divisional round playoff game at Buffalo on SundayJANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Damar Hamlin gets call of support from New York Gov. Hochul
Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin has received a phone call from New York Gov. Kathy HochulJANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NFL: 5 teams to play home games in Germany, London in 2023
The Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots will each play international games during the NFL’s 2023 regular seasonJANUARY 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Next man up: Injuries lead to more change on Bengals O-line
A Cincinnati Bengals offensive line that was so consistent in November and December will have a different look when the team visits the Buffalo Bills in a divisional playoff game S...JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recovering
The Bills and Bengals can refocus on their next matchup now that Buffalo's safety Damar Hamlin has shown remarkable signs in his recovery some three weeks after collapsing on the f...JANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP sources: Panthers interview Evero for head coaching job
A person familiar with the situation says the Carolina Panthers interviewed Denver Broncos defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero for their head coaching position on WednesdayJANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kaiir Elam - Not listed on injury report Elam (leg) isn't listed on the injury report Wednesday.
Impact Elam left Buffalo's wild-card win over Miami early due to leg cramps, but he should be good to go for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Cincinnati. The rookie first-round pick has played a significant rotational role for the Bills' defense this year, so his availability should be a solid boost against Joe Burrow and the Bengals' balanced passing attack. He also might be pushed into a starter's role this weekend if Dane Jackson (knee) is unable to suit up.
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Quintin Morris - Makes catch on TD drive Morris played 22 of the Bills' 72 snaps on offense and hauled in his lone target for a 12-yard gain in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Dolphins in the wild-card round.
Impact Morris' reception came on the first snap of a five-play scoring drive late in the third quarter that culminated in a Gabe Davis touchdown reception to push Buffalo's lead to 10 points. As per usual, Morris played second fiddle to starting tight end Dawson Knox (61 snaps, 3-20-1 receiving line on five targets), and the two are likely to maintain a significant gap in playing time so long as Knox is healthy for the duration of Buffalo's playoff run.
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Khalil Shakir - Splits work with Beasley Shakir played 30 of the Bills' 72 snaps on offense and recorded three receptions for 51 yards on five targets in Sunday's 34-31 win over the Dolphins in the wild-card round of the...
Impact Shakir's 42 percent offensive snap share was his largest since Week 12, as he and Cole Beasley (30 snaps) split the No. 3 receiver role in the postseason opener while Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring) was sidelined. Though Shakir and Beasley combined for a solid five catches for 86 yards and a touchdown across 10 targets, both players could seen downsized roles in Sunday's divisional-round matchup with the Bengals with McKenzie seemingly on track to return to the lineup. Jamison Crowder (ankle) also resumed practicing last week and could be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's game, adding more potential competition to the Buffalo receiver room.
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Cole Beasley - Finds paydirt in wild-card round Beasley brought in two of five targets for 35 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 34-31 wild-card victory over the Dolphins.
Impact Making his third appearance for Buffalo since ending his brief retirement and joining the Bills' practice squad, Beasley saw his largest role to date in the postseason opener. Beasley and Khalil Shakir both played exactly 30 of the Bills' 72 offensive snaps, with the two wideouts splitting the No. 3 receiver role in place of Isaiah McKenzie (hamstring), who was inactive for the contest. Though Beasley had a costly drop in the contest in which the ball bounced off his chest and into the waiting arms of a Miami defender for an interception, the 33-year-old made up for it by scoring a go-ahead six-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Beasley may not have an opportunity to build on the performance in Sunday's divisional-round game against the Bengals, as McKenzie appears on track to play and could reclaim the No. 3 wideout role.
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Isaiah McKenzie - Full participant, says he'll play McKenzie (hamstring) was listed as a full participant during Wednesday's walk-through practice and said he'll be good to go for Sunday's divisional-round matchup against Cincinnati...
Impact McKenzie was inactive for the Bills' wild-card win over Miami due to a hamstring injury. However, per Brown, the slot wideout said he's about 90 percent healthy, despite not taking part in any running during Wednesday's practice because it was a walk-through workout. Barring any setbacks, McKenzie will resume his duties as Buffalo's top slot option, which would likely mean less playing time for Khalil Shakir and Cole Beasley. Across 15 regular-season appearances, McKenzie caught 42 of 65 targets for 423 yards and four scores. He also rushed nine times for 55 yards and an additional score.
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Pegula, whose family owns Bills, honors Hamlin in Australia
Tennis player Jessica Pegula has Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin on her mind at the Australian Open — and his No. 3 on her outfitJANUARY 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
