The Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) trek to Highmark Stadium on Sunday, December 7, 2025 to challenge the Buffalo Bills (8-4).
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Injury reportsBills
TE Dalton Kincaid: Limited Participation in Practice (Hamstring)
TE Jackson Hawes: Full Participation in Practice (Back)
FB Reggie Gilliam: Full Participation in Practice (Knee)
LS Reid Ferguson: Full Participation in Practice (Neck)
OT Dion Dawkins: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion)
OT Spencer Brown: Limited Participation in Practice (Shoulder)
DE Joey Bosa: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hamstring)
LB Terrel Bernard: Did Not Participate In Practice (Elbow)
DT T.J. Sanders: Full Participation in Practice (Wrist)
WR Josh Palmer: Did Not Participate In Practice (Knee)
Bengals
DE Cameron Sample: Full Participation in Practice (Oblique)
WR Tee Higgins: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion)
LB Shaka Heyward: Limited Participation in Practice (Fibula)
DE Trey Hendrickson: Did Not Participate In Practice (Hip)
WR Jermaine Burton: Full Participation in Practice (Ankle)
RB Chase Brown: Full Participation in Practice (Calf)
RB Tahj Brooks: Limited Participation in Practice (Concussion)
Stats to know
The average points scored by the Bills this season, 28.1, is 3.1 fewer than the 31.2 the Bengals have given up per game.
The Buffalo offense has racked up 29.0 fewer yards than the Cincinnati defense has allowed this season (381.0 to 410.0). Buffalo earns 6.3 yards per play on average while Cincinnati allows 6.4 per play.
The Bengals’ average points scored this season (23.3) and the Bills’ average points allowed (21.6) are within 1.7 points.
The total number of yards Cincinnati’s offense has put up and Buffalo’s defense has given up per game this season is within 8.8 yards (313.3 compared to 304.5). Cincinnati averages 5.4 yards per play, while Buffalo gives up 5.6.
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Dec 4, 2025
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