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New York Jets wide receiver Vyncint Smith, center, is tackled by Buffalo Bills' Dean Marlowe, left, and Corey Thompson during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019 in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Bills believe they're better prepared for playoffs than 2017

By John Wawrow Dec. 30, 2019 06:43 PM EST

Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Shaquil Barrett (58) celebrates with cornerback Carlton Davis (33) at Barrett sacked Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Jason Behnken)
NFL Today, Week 17

By The Associated Press Dec. 29, 2019 10:23 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrates after a 3-yard touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 29, 2019, in Cincinnati. Quarterback Andy Dalton (14) smiles as he looks on. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)
Dalton leads Bengals over Browns 33-23, Kitchens later fired

By Joe Kay Dec. 29, 2019 04:15 PM EST

Cleveland Browns head coach Freddie Kitchens gestures during the second half of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Richard)
Browns-Bengals Preview Capsule

By The Associated Press Dec. 26, 2019 10:10 AM EST

NFL Today, Week 16

By The Associated Press Dec. 22, 2019 09:32 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Dec. 23 Green Bay at Minnesota, 8:15 p.m. Aaron Rodgers and the Packers (11-3) can clinch the NFC...

Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick (14) looks to pass, during the first half at an NFL football gam against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
Cincinnati Bengals at Miami Dolphins 12/22/2019

Dec. 22, 2019 01:11 PM EST

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) celebrates after throwing a touchdown pass to tight end Tyler Kroft (81) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Pittsburgh, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Don Wright)
Bills' expectations rise after playoff-clinching victory

By John Wawrow Dec. 16, 2019 07:29 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Zac Taylor, left, works the sidelines in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Closing in: 1-win Bengals can clinch No. 1 draft pick

By Joe Kay Dec. 16, 2019 04:02 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) runs the ball against New England Patriots strong safety Patrick Chung, left, in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Bengals' fast start leads to another dead end, loss No. 13

By Joe Kay Dec. 15, 2019 07:00 PM EST

New England Patriots running back James White (28) runs the ball for a touchdown past Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle Geno Atkins (97) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals 12/15/2019

Dec. 15, 2019 01:25 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns won 27-19. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Familiar story: Bengals can't dent goal line when it matters

By Joe Kay Dec. 09, 2019 06:27 PM EST

Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon (28) rushes against Cleveland Browns cornerback Denzel Ward (21) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane)
Bengals blow great chance to get second win, lose to Browns

By Tom Withers Dec. 08, 2019 07:38 PM EST

File-This Aug. 18, 2018 file photo shows Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross, center, making a catch to complete a two point conversion between Dallas Cowboys cornerback Marquez White (39) and safety Jameill Showers (28) during a preseason NFL Football game in Arlington, Texas. Ross returns this week from a shoulder injury, giving the Cincinnati Bengals the deep threat they’ve lacked. He was injured during a Monday night game in Pittsburgh. (AP Photo/Roger Steinman, File)
WR Ross returns from injury, giving Bengals a deep threat

By Joe Kay Dec. 04, 2019 05:20 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) is sacked by Cincinnati Bengals strong safety Shawn Williams (36) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Jets’ 3-game win streak ends with self-destruction

By Joe Kay Dec. 01, 2019 06:53 PM EST

New York Jets head coach Adam Gase works the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Dalton returns and leads Bengals to 1st win, 22-6 over Jets

By Joe Kay Dec. 01, 2019 04:29 PM EST

New York Jets quarterback Sam Darnold (14) dives for yardage against Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carlos Dunlap (96) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
New York Jets at Cincinnati Bengals 12/1/2019

Dec. 01, 2019 01:28 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff (16) throw against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
The Latest: Pats can clinch playoff berth by beating Texans

By The Associated Press Dec. 01, 2019 12:31 PM EST

Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mason Rudolph (2) grounds the ball under pressure from Cincinnati Bengals defensive end Carl Lawson (58) during the first half an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Gary Landers)
Duck or Rudolph? Steelers facing improbable QB debate

By Will Graves Nov. 25, 2019 04:54 PM EST

NFL Today, Week 12

By The Associated Press Nov. 24, 2019 08:52 PM EST
SCOREBOARD Monday, Nov. 25 Baltimore at Los Angeles Rams, 8:15 p.m. The Rams (6-4) welcome the high-scoring Ravens for...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterbacks Andy Dalton (14) and Ryan Finley (5) stand on the sidelines during the second half an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2019, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Frank Victores)
Bengals set club record for futility in loss to Steelers

By Joe Kay Nov. 24, 2019 07:02 PM EST