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TIME UPDATE: Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals – How to Watch/Listen to NFL Week 14

Time is running out: only one day left before a massive AFC showdown in Orchard Park, where the Buffalo Bills look to keep their playoff hopes alive while the Cincinnati Bengals arrive desperate to spark a late-season push of their own. Bills Mafia — get ready, because this matchup at Highmark Stadium could redefine the AFC race! 🔵🔥💪


WEEK 14 · Sun 12/7 · 1:00 PM ET

Cincinnati Bengals @ Buffalo Bills
Highmark Stadium – Orchard Park, New York


📺 TELEVISION BROADCAST

Nationwide: CBS will broadcast the game live.
Local Markets:
– Buffalo: WIVB-TV Channel 4 (CBS affiliate)
– Cincinnati: WKRC-TV Channel 12 (CBS affiliate)

Broadcast Crew: Jim Nantz (play-by-play), Tony Romo (analyst), Tracy Wolfson (sideline).


💻 LIVE STREAMING

Nationwide:
– Paramount+ (live with subscription)
– FuboTV, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV (all carry CBS)

Local/In-Market: Free on the Bills App and Bengals App (in market).
Out-of-Market: NFL Sunday Ticket (YouTube/YouTube TV).


🎧 RADIO BROADCAST

Buffalo Bills Radio Network
– WGR 550 AM
– John Murphy (play-by-play)
– Eric Wood (analyst)
– Sal Capaccio (sideline)

Cincinnati Bengals Radio Network
– 700 WLW
– Dan Hoard (play-by-play)
– Dave Lapham (analyst)

Nationwide:
– SiriusXM: Bills feed (Ch. 81), Bengals feed (Ch. 227)
– TuneIn Premium & NFL App


📅 GAME DETAILS

Kickoff: Sunday, December 7, 2025 – 1:00 PM ET
Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Weather Forecast: 37°F · cloudy skies · 40% chance of snow flurries (classic Bills weather)
Gates Open: 11:00 AM ET · Parking Lots: 8:30 AM ET
Tickets: Available via Ticketmaster & SeatGeek (starting around ~$145)


🔑 KEY STORYLINES

Buffalo Bills (6–6)

The Bills enter a critical Week 14 needing a statement win at home. Josh Allen continues to shoulder the offense, while rookie WR Keon Coleman and RB James Cook have emerged as key playmakers. Defensively, Buffalo leans on Ed Oliver and Terrel Bernard to contain Cincinnati’s attack.

However, red-zone efficiency and inconsistent pass protection remain major concerns.

– Offense: Top-12 in yards per game
– Defense: 9th in sacks, but allowing 24+ PPG over last month
– Home Record: 4–2
– X-factor: Josh Allen vs. Bengals zone blitz packages

A win keeps Buffalo firmly in the playoff race; a loss could drop their postseason probability below 35%.

Cincinnati Bengals (7–5)

The Bengals come in hungry after a tight divisional loss but still holding strong playoff positioning. Joe Burrow commands an offense featuring Ja’Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and a resurgent Joe Mixon.

Defensively, Trey Hendrickson leads a unit that thrives on clutch plays but struggles against mobile quarterbacks — a dangerous weakness against Allen.

– Offense: Top-10 passing attack
– Defense: 29th in explosive plays allowed
– Road Record: 3–3

Head-to-Head: Bengals have won the last two meetings, including a 27–10 playoff victory in Buffalo, making Highmark Stadium a place they believe they can win again.


⚠️ SIGNIFICANCE OF THE GAME

Bills (-1.5 favorites, O/U 47.5) are fighting for playoff survival.
Bengals (+105 ML) look to strengthen their postseason grip and climb the AFC standings.

Key matchups include:
– Josh Allen vs. Bengals secondary
– Ja’Marr Chase vs. Bills CB1
– Ed Oliver pressure up the middle
– Turnovers: Bengals +6 turnover margin; Bills -3

This could be one of the most physical games of the weekend.


📱 FOLLOW THE GAME

Live Updates: BuffaloBills.com · Bengals.com · NFL App
Social Media: @BuffaloBills · @Bengals
Highlights: NFL+ & official team apps

Bills Mafia — it’s time to pack Highmark, shake the stadium, and push Buffalo back into the playoff picture! 🔵🔥💪


⚠️ FINAL NOTE

The Bengals will hold a 5-minute pregame presentation to welcome the Bills onto the field, so kickoff has officially been moved to 1:05 PM ET.

Lions GM Announces Decision to Part Ways with Veteran EDGE Superstar After Career-Best Season to Preserve Crucial Draft Position as Agents Explore Next-Team Options
Detroit, Michigan – January, 2026 The Detroit Lions have officially made a difficult but strategic decision regarding one of the most impactful veterans on their roster. General manager Brad Holmes has confirmed that the team will move on from veteran EDGE/DE Al-Quadin Muhammad following the best season of his NFL career, a move driven by Detroit’s desire to protect its draft capital and long-term roster flexibility ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft. Muhammad, who joined the Lions on March 19, 2025, signed a modest one-year deal worth $1,422,500. What was initially viewed as a low-risk depth signing quickly turned into one of the biggest value contracts in the league — and now, a tough cap and roster decision for Detroit. Career Year Forces Lions’ Hand During the 2025 season, Muhammad delivered a breakout performance that far exceeded expectations. He finished the year with 11 sacks, 25 tackles, and a career-high 53 quarterback pressures, establishing himself as one of the Lions’ most disruptive defensive players and a key piece of the pass rush. That production dramatically outpaced the value of his bargain contract and instantly elevated his status across the league. However, it also placed Detroit in a bind. Re-signing Muhammad at his new market value would require a significant financial commitment and could negatively impact the Lions’ ability to maintain a high and flexible draft position — a priority for the front office as it looks to continue building a sustainable contender. Draft Capital Over Expensive Extension According to league sources, the Lions’ decision is rooted in long-term planning rather than dissatisfaction with Muhammad’s performance. By allowing him to leave in free agency, Detroit avoids committing to a substantially higher contract and preserves flexibility for the upcoming draft, where premium picks remain central to the franchise’s strategy. From a cap perspective, moving on from Muhammad represents approximately $1.2 million in immediate cap savings compared to his 2025 hit, but more importantly, it prevents the Lions from taking on a much larger financial obligation. Market projections from Spotrac estimate Muhammad’s value at two years, $15–16.4 million (roughly $7.9–8.3 million per year), with some scenarios suggesting a one-year deal worth $6–7 million, plus incentives that could push the total into the $8–9 million range. Agents Now Exploring Next-Team Options With Detroit stepping back, Muhammad’s representatives are now actively exploring potential landing spots. Coming off a career-best season, the veteran EDGE is expected to attract strong interest from teams seeking proven pass-rush production without committing to a long-term deal. League insiders believe Muhammad’s combination of experience, efficiency, and recent production makes him one of the more intriguing defensive free agents on the market, particularly for playoff-caliber teams in need of immediate impact off the edge. A Business Decision, Not a Football One For the Lions, this move underscores the reality of the NFL as a business. Muhammad delivered everything the team could have hoped for — and more — but timing, salary dynamics, and draft priorities ultimately shaped the outcome. Detroit walks away having maximized value from a short-term investment, while Muhammad enters free agency with momentum and leverage. His chapter with the Lions may be brief, but it was undeniably productive. As free agency approaches, attention now shifts to where Al-Quadin Muhammad will land next — and whether his career-best season in Detroit was just the beginning of an even bigger second act.