The Bengals and Bills have recorded half of the divisional round playoff showdowns. For two quarters, Cincinnati has dominated this game in snowy Buffalo thanks to gangbusters from the gate.
Joe Burrow led back-to-back touchdown drives to start the game, and the Bengals’ defense held the Bills’ offense to back-to-back three-and-outs, giving Zach Taylor’s team a 14-point cushion. Josh Allen and company were able to take the rhythm on their third possession of the day as the quarterback ended the 13-play drive with a goal-line touchdown. He answered by kicking a field goal and returning the lead to double digits before the break.
The winner of this matchup will face the Kansas City Chiefs in an AFC Championship game, where the place in that game will be determined by the outcome of this head-to-head match. If the Bengals throw an upset, the game will be played at Arrowhead Stadium. However, if the Bills win, the conference title game will be played on a neutral field at Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz his stadium.
So, can the Bengals come out on top? Or does Buffalo have a second-half comeback? As the game continues to unfold, be sure to check out Sunday’s head-to-head live blog. Below, get expert analysis and real-time highlights of all the top plays.
Viewing method
date: Sunday, January 22 | time: 3:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time
position: Highmark Stadium (Buffalo, NY)
tv set: CBS | stream: Paramount+ (Try it free for 30 days with promo code PLAYOFFS)
follow: CBS Sports App
odds: Bills -5.5, O/U 49 (Courtesy of Caesars Sportsbook)
