Bengals coach Zac Taylor on playoff alterations: ‘We just want the rules followed when a game is canceled’
2 years ago

Bengals coach Zac Taylor on playoff alterations: ‘We just want the rules followed when a game is canceled’

New York Times  

Cincinnati Bengals coach Zac Taylor on Friday criticized the potential changes to the AFC playoffs following the cancellation of his team’s game against the Buffalo Bills, stating they went against the NFL rulebook. Those circumstances involve Buffalo or Cincinnati qualifying for the game as a road team and are listed below: Scenario 1: Buffalo and Kansas City both win or both tie — a Buffalo vs. Kansas City championship game would be at a neutral site. Scenario 2: Buffalo and Kansas City both lose and Baltimore wins or ties — a Buffalo vs. Kansas City championship game would be at a neutral site. Scenario 3: Buffalo and Kansas City both lose and Cincinnati wins — a Buffalo or Cincinnati vs. Kansas City championship game would be at a neutral site.

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Bengals return to AFC championship after 27-10 rout of Bills
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals return to AFC championship after 27-10 rout of Bills

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Joe Burrow threw two touchdown …

NFL divisional playoff schedule CONFIRMED: Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills game slated for Sunday
1 year, 11 months ago

NFL divisional playoff schedule CONFIRMED: Cincinnati Bengals-Buffalo Bills game slated for Sunday

Daily Mail  

Kansas City vs Jacksonville is the other finalized AFC matchup next weekend Winner of Cowboys vs Buccaneers will travel to play the San Francisco 49ers The NFL Divisional playoff schedule is now officially set for next weekend after the finalization of Super Wild Card weekend. Next weekend's playoff slate will be headlines by a mouthwatering AFC matchup between the Cincinatti …

Atlanta will be site if Bills, Chiefs meet for AFC title
1 year, 11 months ago

Atlanta will be site if Bills, Chiefs meet for AFC title

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Atlanta’s Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be the neutral site if Buffalo and Kansas City meet in the AFC championship game. The NFL decided to put that potential matchup in a neutral city after the Bills’ Week 17 game against Cincinnati was canceled when Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest on the field. “We are also grateful to Arthur …

Bengals’ Mixon celebrates TD with coin flip
2 years ago

Bengals’ Mixon celebrates TD with coin flip

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — Joe Mixon and the Cincinnati Bengals were still flipping out Sunday over the NFL’s plan to determine home-field advantage in the playoffs. Mixon mocked the NFL’s decision to use a coin flip as a tiebreaker Sunday by celebrating a 1-yard touchdown run against the Baltimore Ravens by taking a coin out of his glove and flicking it. The …

EXPLAINER: What Bills-Bengals cancellation does to playoffs
2 years ago

EXPLAINER: What Bills-Bengals cancellation does to playoffs

Associated Press  

The NFL’s decision to cancel the Bills-Bengals game has major playoff implications for several teams. If Buffalo and Kansas City both win or tie this weekend, a Bills-Chiefs AFC title game would be at a neutral site. If Buffalo and Kansas City both lose and Baltimore wins or ties, a Bills-Chiefs AFC title game would be at a neutral site. …

NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceled
2 years ago

NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceled

Associated Press  

NFL owners have approved a resolution that could lead to a neutral site for the AFC championship in response to the cancellation of Monday night’s Bills-Bengals game after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field. If Buffalo and Kansas City both win or tie this weekend, a Bills-Chiefs AFC title game would be at a neutral site. If Buffalo …

NFL: Bills-Bengals won’t resume; playoff scenarios revealed
2 years ago

NFL: Bills-Bengals won’t resume; playoff scenarios revealed

Associated Press  

The NFL said Thursday it will not resume the Bills-Bengals game that was suspended Monday night after Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin collapsed and went into cardiac arrest on the field. The NFL said its decision creates “potential competitive inequities in certain playoff scenarios.” The league said clubs on Friday, in a special league meeting, would consider a resolution recommended by …

Jones: NFL’s AFC playoff modifications aren’t perfect, but what plan would be?
2 years ago

Jones: NFL’s AFC playoff modifications aren’t perfect, but what plan would be?

New York Times  

There was never going to be a perfect outcome, no universally embraced solution, no magical and conflict-free stroke of genius. Friday, one day before the kickoff of the final week of the regular season, the NFL’s owners had a special virtual meeting to vote on proposed changes that league officials believed would best preserve the integrity of the playoff system. …

What to know about scenarios and locations for a neutral-site AFC Championship
2 years ago

What to know about scenarios and locations for a neutral-site AFC Championship

New York Times  

NFL owners approved a plan Friday that could result in the AFC Championship being played on a neutral field. Week 18 results that will lead to a neutral site AFC Championship If Buffalo and Kansas City both win or tie, a Bills-Chiefs championship game would be at a neutral site. If Buffalo and Kansas City both lose and Baltimore wins …

NFL approves playoff changes after Bills-Bengals cancellation; neutral-site AFC Championship Game possible
2 years ago

NFL approves playoff changes after Bills-Bengals cancellation; neutral-site AFC Championship Game possible

New York Times  

The NFL canceled the Week 17 game on Thursday, necessitating the playoff alterations. AFC 2023 playoff seeding Chiefs Bills Bengals Jaguars Chargers Ravens Dolphins Playoff adjustment scenarios NFL owners approved a resolution Friday consisting of the following: The AFC Championship Game will be played at a neutral site if the participating teams played an unequal number of games and both …

Bills vs. Bengals canceled: Breaking down playoff scenarios and neutral-site games
2 years ago

Bills vs. Bengals canceled: Breaking down playoff scenarios and neutral-site games

LA Times  

Because of the Bills-Bengals game cancellation, the NFL could be presenting postseason games at neutral sites. The NFL announced late Thursday that the Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals game — suspended after Bills safety Damar Hamlin suffered cardiac arrest on the field — will not resume and has been canceled. Week 18 results factor into possible scenarios: Scenario 1: Buffalo …

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