: Stream on NFL+ https://t.co/RqOcaBu1Zc pic.twitter.com/2W5N4HGlrE. 6:02 p.m. INTERCEPTION Cam Taylor-Britt intercepts Allen downfield to just about end it. And now officials have reversed the ruling of a fumble by Josh Allen and called it incomplete. This was right after the '88 season. Ja'Marr Chase 28 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick), Hayden Hurst 15 Yd pass from Joe Burrow (Evan McPherson Kick). Leonard Smith: The Bengals kind of fell apart. Kansas City now awaits the winner of Sunday's tilt between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals in Orchard Park (3 p.m. Cincinnati beat Buffalo 28-21 in the AFC divisional playoffs on Jan. 3, 1982. Mixon about to become the second Bengals RB with a 100-yard game in the playoffs. Woods: It was smashmouth football, man. 3:28 p.m. The Bills open their drive with two runs for a total of five yards. NFL owners approve AFC playoff plan after Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Im wondering, Who broke curfew? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2023 season! Domination from start to finish, Burrow added. The other meeting was in the 1988 AFC championship game. #Jaguars5. The teams were tied at 7-7 at halftime, but Esiason broke the tie with a third-quarter TD pass to James Brooks. After review it's a Cincy TD! With one stroke, that changed the complexion of the game. Here is a look back at the leadup and aftermath from the 1988 AFC Championship Game: Buffalo Bills coach Marv Levy criticized coach Sam Wyche and the Bengals no-huddle offense. Kozerski: For us offensive linemen, it was great because all we had to do is take our guy where they wanted to go, and we couldnt be wrong. The NFL playoffs are setting up to create one of the strangest conference championship weekends in recent memory at least, in the AFC. Call (800) 327-5050 or visit gamblinghelpline.ma.org (MA), Call 877-8-HOPENY/text HOPENY (467369) (NY). The Bills and Bengals squared off in . Speaking to reporters Saturday, Vikings HC Kevin O'Connell said he's keeping in contact with DE Danielle Hunter, who's been a trade candidate and absent from training camp, and hopes the team and Pro Bowler can work toward a resolution. There was no way we were going to waste that opportunity in front of our fans. 3:46 p.m. The Bengals pressure Allen and pick up a holding call. We had a stalemate. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. 3:55 p.m. Nice run by Mixon for 11 yards, but bad news for the Bengals' offensive line as Ted Karras appears to be playing through a knee injury. The Bengals go to halftime with a 17-7 lead. Munoz had allowed two sacks all season, but Smith beat him to force a three-and-out on the Bengals first series. We had gotten that far, and you could see the other side. The whole day, we were talking about baiting Jim Kelly. We just were not a competitive team. We can either break up and everybody go their own separate way or pull together for a common cause. The one play Ickey Woods and James Brooks ran so well was running straight downhill or making one cut at the line of scrimmage. The team had a lot of big personalities, but everybody checked their egos for the betterment of the football team. This year's matchup is the third postseason meeting between the Bills and Bengals. Disaster averted, but it'll still be another punt for the Bills. Talley: We had one of two choices. If that isnt hand-to-hand combat, I dont know what is. That put us in the catbird seat for the top seed and the first-round bye week. NFL Research: Ja'Marr Chase joined Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss as the only players in NFL history to have 3,000-plus receiving yards and 25-plus receiving touchdowns in their first two seasons (including playoffs). The Bills (13-3) secured the conference's No. 3:43 p.m. A catch-and-run by Cole Beasley takes the Bills into field goal range. Allen is targeting a handful of different receivers on this drive. The second gave Cincinnati possession at Buffalos 4-yard line to set up a Woods touchdown run. Actually, the next year is when they invented it. This would move to the second tiebreaker, division wins, which. Ja'Marr Chase:'Les Miles told me I couldn't play receiver', 'Take the attitude':How D.J. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. The Bills are into field goal range with a chance for more. 4:58 p.m. Nice first down grab by Higgins. We finally started playing together and for each other. On January 8, 1989, the Bills went to their first AFC Championship game. Hamlin is thankfully recovering, and the playoffs are rolling on now the league is staring down the very real scenario where the AFC Championship game could be played at a neutral site. The Buffalo offense also featured Pro Bowl wide receiver Andre Reed and rookie running back Thurman Thomas. Its just smart football, utilizing the talent we had. The Bills' offense again came up short late in the first half after the defense forced the Bengals to settle for a touchdown after reaching the red zone. I dont know what the ratings are going to be, but Ill take the over. Put your football knowledge to the test with our daily football trivia game. Actually, the next year is when they 'invented' it. The Bills pass rush, missing Von Miller since he sustained a season-ending knee injury in November, generated very little pressure against a Bengals offensive line missing three starters due to injuries. Well be back, Hamlin tweeted a few hours after the game. No rich history exists between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals, franchises representing their own Queen Cities and separated by only six and a half hours of interstate. The No. One year later, Cincinnati fell by the same margin in an AFC Championship Game rematch against Kansas City. There are no Buffalo Bills in the Jungle. See yall in Atlanta, one Bengals player was heard yelling sarcastically while the team made its way to the locker room, where cornerback Eli Apple and a couple of teammates conducted interviews smoking cigars. The Bengals' offense looks good early on. Why do they think they can throw on us? 2:46 p.m. There is snow coming down in Orchard Park! Tre'Davious White & Jordan Poyer collided on the previous play .. both got up & walked off to the sideline#Bengals 24 #Bills 10 4 pic.twitter.com/ZVPBKw74iq. Never at a loss for words, Wyche responded to the criticism: "Im really disappointed in Levy, because I really respect him as a coach. 5:21 pm ET, at Newly signed Saints TE Jimmy Graham on Saturday said New Orleans was the only place he'd consider suiting up for at this stage of his career. The Bengals wouldn't allow Buffalo to get closer, as Burrow led a 12-play, 75-yard drive that ended with Mixon's short touchdown run. Wyche's offense used a no-huddle during that season, which was not a common practice at the time. The Bills dropped to 13-2 when hosting an NFL playoff game. Why Bills vs. Chiefs would be played at neutral site - Sporting News Metzelaars: I think we had a couple of guys who were designated to take dives at certain times and act like they were really hurt. Bengals running back Joe Mixon is upset that tickets are being sold in advance, Joe Burrow Injury: Bengals QB will miss several weeks, The Rams corny training camp shirts got absolutely roasted on social media, The Packers wished a player happy birthday, and then cut him, Deuce Vaughn looks like untackleable toddler at Cowboys training camp, Bijan Robinson proved the hype is so real on this spectacular route at Falcons camp. The NFL on Thursday canceled the remainder of the Bengals-Bills Week 17 game. Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals - November 27th, 1988 It made it pretty easy to get your mind right to go play your best. I agree to receive the "Pick Six Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. NFL owners on Friday approved a resolution to potentially adjust the AFC playoffs in the case of there being a matchup between teams whose records were affected by the cancellation. The fans didnt leave. First down, Bengals. I almost had a couple interceptions. Monday nights winner will claim head-to-head tiebreakers over the other two teams. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. But the Bengals will. "You better send those refunds." Eric Edholm provides five takeaways. 5:17 pm ET, at Tight end Hayden Hurst also came up big with five grabs that included his 15-yard touchdown catch that stretched Cincinnati's lead to 14-0. Cincinnatis no-huddle was they would eat up as much clock as possible. He hit me from the side and I never saw it coming. They just got progressively better and very seldom made a wrong read. Throughout the game, Burrow showcased his peerless accuracy and often overlooked mobility to make plays for the Bengals' offense. Hes 64 now and probably lifting weights with high school kids. Sam Wyche should be fired, the whole staff should be fired, and so on. "It would have been the same as if they went to Buffalo and said, 'You can't give the ball to Robb Riddick down there by the goal line.'". NFL.com's Grant Gordon breaks down Sunday's flag football games and skill competitions from the 2023 Pro Bowl Games featuring stars from the NFC and AFC. Bills-Chiefs neutral site AFC Championship Game in play; Bengals avoid They were pushed around by a Bengals' offensive line that played without three starters. We felt we could force Jim Kelly. Monday night's winner will claim head-to-head tiebreakers over the. Ahead of The Open Championship, Rahm laid out his personal feelings toward players compensation for PGA Tour loyalty. In addition to future Hall-of-FamersKelly, Thomas and Reed, the Bills offense featured long-tenured tight endPete Metzelaars as well as Pro BowlerKent Hull and future Pro Bowlers Will Wolford andJim Ritcheron the offensive line. Our tackles were Will Wolford and the veteran, Joe Devlin. Ronnie Harmon and Robb Riddick were used more in the passing game, so I didnt play a lot. If his receivers werent blocking or nipping at the defensive backs, hed be in their faces. Burrow had plenty of help from Joe Mixon, whose 1-yard touchdown stretched Cincinnati's lead to 24-10 heading into the fourth quarter. With NFL+, stay connected throughout the rest of the NFL offseason with special content from Training Camp, Hall of Fame, and more! ET, CBS) before competing in the semifinal round on the evening of. Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones intends to stand his ground regarding holdout guard Zack Martin, pointing to several young players that are die to get paid down the road. Check out all the key moments you might have missed. I also had a knack for knowing where the football was going. #Bills 3. Should the Chiefs and Bengals play in the AFC . How did Florida QB Anthony Richardson fare? #Jaguars 5. The first few series Im thinking, We cant block this guy. Bengals vs. Bills playoff history: Revisiting the 1988 AFC championship He was out early, I believe. Woods: Marv Levy cried and boohooed about it.