The Buffalo Bills (8-4) are searching for another pivotal AFC victory when they welcome the Cincinnati Bengals (4-8) to Highmark Stadium in a 1 p.m. EST Week 14 showdown.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks leads off by sharing the key matchups to watch and positional analysis as quarterback Josh Allen and the Bills look to hold on to their spot in the AFC playoff race.

Bills vs. Bengals story lines to watch

Linked below: Could this be the week Josh Allen and the Bills’ passing attack finally successfully dial up a few deep passes? Their opponent, the Bengals, rank dead last in the league in both passing yards allowed per game (256.8), and are 31st in passing touchdowns allowed (26) and 30th in passing yards allowed per attempt (7.9).

Plus, one week after a historic rushing effort in Pittsburgh, find out how Buffalo’s offensive line is poised to get at least one starting tackle back; why the pressure is on top cornerback Christian Benford to continue his outstanding play when he goes against talented Bengals wideout Ja’Marr Chase; and how Buffalo’s defense — coming off one of its best performances of the year — will have their hands full going up against Joe Burrow and a high-flying Bengals’ offense.

Plus, praise for Buffalo’s passing defense, which should be up to the task and enters play having allowed the fewest passing yards per game (163.2), the second-fewest passing TDs (12), and fourth-lowest completion percentage (59.5%) and total QBR (48.8); learn how offensive line coach Aaron Kromer has helped transform several of Buffalo’s offensive linemen; and more!

Bills claim S Darnell Savage, place CB Darius Slay on reserve list

The Bills made a pair of roster moves on Friday, claiming former first-round draft pick Darnell Savage Jr. while placing veteran cornerback Darius Slay Jr., who was successfully claimed by Buffalo earlier in the week, on the Reserve/Did Not Report list.

Examining how the Bills developed the league’s best rushing attack. Plus, legendary Bills special teams standout Steve Tasker learns his Hall of Fame fate for this year’s crop of honorees; who Bills fans should be rooting for in Week 14; and what Josh Allen needs to do to play his way back into the NFL MVP race.

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