EXPLAINER: What Bills-Bengals cancellation does to playoffs
1 year, 11 months 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. If Buffalo and Kansas City both lose and Cincinnati wins, Bills or Bengals against Kansas City in the AFC title game would be at a neutral site. Therefore, if Baltimore defeats Cincinnati and if those two clubs are scheduled to play a wild-card game against each another, the site for that game would be determined by a coin toss.

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NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week
7 months, 1 week ago

NFL schedule: 9 playoff rematches include Ravens-Chiefs and Rams-Lions on opening week

Associated Press  

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Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers
11 months, 1 week ago

Ravens-Texans matchup highlights mouthwatering slate of Divisional Round playoff games along with Packers-49ers, Chiefs-Bills and Lions-Buccaneers

Daily Mail  

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Steelers-Bills playoff game moved to Monday as Buffalo area hit by potentially dangerous snowstorm
11 months, 1 week ago

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Associated Press  

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11 months, 1 week ago

Buffalo Bills NFL playoff game vs Pittsburgh Steelers POSTPONED and moved to Monday afternoon due to dangerous conditions with 65mph wind gusts and over a foot of snow forecast

Daily Mail  

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NFL playoffs schedule, TV and streaming options for wild-card weekend: Full bracket
11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL playoffs schedule, TV and streaming options for wild-card weekend: Full bracket

New York Times  

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

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

Associated Press  

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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  

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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 …

NFL owners approve playoff plan after Bills-Bengals canceled
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months ago

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

Associated Press  

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Jones: NFL’s AFC playoff modifications aren’t perfect, but what plan would be?
1 year, 11 months 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. …

Bengals coach Zac Taylor on playoff alterations: ‘We just want the rules followed when a game is canceled’
1 year, 11 months 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 …

What to know about scenarios and locations for a neutral-site AFC Championship
1 year, 11 months 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
1 year, 11 months ago

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

New York Times  

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Bengals’ playoff paths: Cincinnati still can finish as AFC’s No. 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 seed
1 year, 11 months ago

Bengals’ playoff paths: Cincinnati still can finish as AFC’s No. 1, 2, 3, 5 or 6 seed

New York Times  

Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, speaking publicly Wednesday for the first time since Monday night’s game against the Bills was postponed due to the medical emergency involving Buffalo safety Damar Hamlin, emphasized the importance of preparing for what’s next without simply moving on. The Chiefs would need to lose to the Raiders and the Bengals would have to beat the …

Bills-Bengals game won’t resume this week; NFL hasn’t made final decision on possibly finishing game
1 year, 11 months ago

Bills-Bengals game won’t resume this week; NFL hasn’t made final decision on possibly finishing game

New York Times  

Monday night’s suspended Bills–Bengals game will not be resumed this week, the NFL announced Tuesday afternoon. Here’s what you need to know: The game was suspended after Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsed on the field during the first quarter of the teams’ matchup on “Monday Night Football.” Hamlin is in critical condition in a Cincinnati hospital after he collapsed and …

Bills visit Bengals with top AFC playoff spot in sight
1 year, 11 months ago

Bills visit Bengals with top AFC playoff spot in sight

Associated Press  

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NFL playoff picture after Week 13: Bills hold top AFC seed after Chiefs loss
2 years ago

NFL playoff picture after Week 13: Bills hold top AFC seed after Chiefs loss

New York Times  

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Bills, Chiefs believe another rematch coming in rivalry
2 years, 2 months ago

Bills, Chiefs believe another rematch coming in rivalry

Associated Press  

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