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Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) takes a hit from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Trey Hendrickson (91) during the second quarter of an NFL division round football game, Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bengals return to AFC championship with 27-10 rout of Bills

By John Wawrow Jan. 22, 2023 06:09 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin smiles prior to the start of the first half of a preseason NFL football game, Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, more than a week after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati, after his doctors said they completed a series of tests. (AP Photo/Joshua Bessex, File)
Bills' Hamlin attends 1st game since collapse, waves to fans

By Carolyn Thompson Jan. 22, 2023 02:44 PM EST

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) takes a moment after a play agaimst the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL divisional round playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
Chiefs' Henne delivers with Mahomes hobbled in playoff win

By Dave Skretta Jan. 22, 2023 11:30 AM EST

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. celebrates after defeating Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Dita Alangkara)
Buffalo’s Pegula eyes 1st Slam semifinal at Australian Open

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 22, 2023 11:21 AM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey looks on prior to an NFL football game, Oct. 30, 2022, in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Dorsey, Philadelphia’s Shane Steichen, Detroit’s Ben Johnson and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Bryan Bennett, File)
Panthers interview Bills offensive coordinator Dorsey

Jan. 21, 2023 09:33 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, left, slips away from Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (18) to avoid the sack in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bengals want ball in Burrow's hands with ground game stalled

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 20, 2023 02:12 PM EST

FILE - Philadelphia Eagles' Shane Steichen walks tot he field before an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Philadelphia. The Carolina Panthers have requested permission to interview four different NFL offensive coordinators for their head coaching vacancy, including Steichen, Buffalo’s Ken Dorsey, Detroit’s Ben Johnson and New York Giants’ Mike Kafka, according to a person familiar with the situation. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)
NFL assistants balance playoff prep with job interviews

By Josh Dubow Jan. 20, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Fans show their support for Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin prior to an NFL wild-card playoff football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Disrespected Bengals, driven Bills set for playoff showdown

By John Wawrow Jan. 19, 2023 05:20 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Sam Hubbard (94) and quarterback Joe Burrow celebrate following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Bengals won 24-17. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bills host Bengals in playoffs 3 weeks after game canceled

By The Associated Press Jan. 19, 2023 02:31 PM EST

FILE - Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin (31) is shown before an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. Hamlin was released from a Buffalo hospital on Wednesday, Jan. 11, 2023, more than a week after he went into cardiac arrest and had to be resuscitated during a game at Cincinnati, after his doctors said they completed a series of tests. (AP Photo/John Amis, File)
Damar Hamlin gets call of support from New York Gov. Hochul

Jan. 19, 2023 01:55 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Justin Houston (50) celebrates a sacks of Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) in the second half of an NFL football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Next man up: Injuries lead to more change on Bengals O-line

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 18, 2023 06:10 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor questions NFL side judge Keith Washington in the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Bills, Bengals focus on playing with Hamlin home, recovering

By John Wawrow Jan. 18, 2023 05:46 PM EST

Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) leaps for a two-point conversion against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
No Brady or Rodgers, no problem for NFL in divisional round

By Rob Maaddi Jan. 18, 2023 03:59 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
Purdy, Lawrence, Jones have memorable NFL playoff debuts

By Josh Dubow Jan. 18, 2023 06:00 AM EST

Jessica Pegula of the U.S. plays a forehand return to Aliaksandra Sasnovich of Belarus during their second round match at the Australian Open tennis championship in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2023. (AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake)
Pegula, whose family owns Bills, honors Hamlin in Australia

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 18, 2023 01:24 AM EST

The Mercedes-Benz stadium is seen after the Peach Bowl NCAA college football semifinal playoff game between Georgia and Ohio State, Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023, in Atlanta. Georgia won 42-41. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Tickets to go on sale for possible AFC title game in Atlanta

Jan. 17, 2023 11:32 AM EST

Dallas Cowboys place kicker Brett Maher (19) watches his extra point miss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during the second half of an NFL wild-card football game, Monday, Jan. 16, 2023, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Analysis: Thrilling NFL weekend defined by curious decisions

By Arnie Stapleton Jan. 17, 2023 05:59 AM EST

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley (2) fumbles the ball as it is knocked away by Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Logan Wilson, left, in the second half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Bengals' Sam Hubbard recovered the fumble and ran it back for a touchdown. ( (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Bengals' O-line decimated as they look ahead to Buffalo

By Mitch Stacy Jan. 16, 2023 07:05 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) is hit by Miami Dolphins linebacker Duke Riley (45) during the first half of an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Turnovers a concern for Bills, Allen as they prep for Cincy

By John Wawrow Jan. 16, 2023 06:53 PM EST

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tyus Bowser (54) and running back J.K. Dobbins walk off the field following an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Cincinnati, Sunday, Jan. 15, 2023. The Bengals won 24-17. (AP Photo/Joshua A. Bickel)
Jackson's future looms large as Ravens head into offseason

By Noah Trister Jan. 16, 2023 06:10 PM EST