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Bills/Bengals preview from ESPN
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9. Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals: The Bills have made an amazing playoff run since their 0-4 start. They have won seven of their past nine games. The defense is getting better each week. Defensive tackle Sam Adams is making a late run to the Pro Bowl and has been dominating blockers at the line of scrimmage. Troy Vincent has returned to play free safety and gives the defense an ability to come up with more turnovers. The only problem for the Bills is the tiebreakers. They need to win out to make the playoffs. They have six conferences losses, which hurts them when matching up against other teams for that last wild-card spot. The Bills play the 49ers next week, and then finish the season at home against the Steelers, who may rest players heading into the playoffs. Carson Palmer isn't expected to play for the Bengals because of a knee injury. The shame is that Palmer was a hot quarterback before hurting his knee. He was making big play after big play and seemed to be on a roll. However, Jon Kitna runs the offense well and rallied the Bengals against the Patriots last week. Other problems for the Bengals could be on defense because they may have to play without defensive end Duane Clemons and cornerback Deltha O'Neal. more (ESPN)
Also regarding ESPN Indy/Ravens game (we will all be cheering for Indy):
At 8-5 the Ravens need to keep winning to make it to the playoffs, where the chances of meeting the Colts again are good. In fact, that sixth spot in the playoffs is a battle between the Ravens and the Broncos. The Broncos host the Colts in the final week of the season. With a playoff berth and a home game already in hand, the Colts can use this game and the Broncos game to pre-scout their potential playoff opponent.
Of course, if they win both games, the Colts could help the Bills or Jaguars slide into that last spot in the playoffs. Talk about controlling a situation. The Colts know they will make the playoffs and can almost dictate who they play.
If Indy could control the opponent and make the playoffs they probably would NOT want the Bills going into Indianapolis the way the Bills are playing right now.
9. Buffalo Bills at Cincinnati Bengals: The Bills have made an amazing playoff run since their 0-4 start. They have won seven of their past nine games. The defense is getting better each week. Defensive tackle Sam Adams is making a late run to the Pro Bowl and has been dominating blockers at the line of scrimmage. Troy Vincent has returned to play free safety and gives the defense an ability to come up with more turnovers. The only problem for the Bills is the tiebreakers. They need to win out to make the playoffs. They have six conferences losses, which hurts them when matching up against other teams for that last wild-card spot. The Bills play the 49ers next week, and then finish the season at home against the Steelers, who may rest players heading into the playoffs. Carson Palmer isn't expected to play for the Bengals because of a knee injury. The shame is that Palmer was a hot quarterback before hurting his knee. He was making big play after big play and seemed to be on a roll. However, Jon Kitna runs the offense well and rallied the Bengals against the Patriots last week. Other problems for the Bengals could be on defense because they may have to play without defensive end Duane Clemons and cornerback Deltha O'Neal. more (ESPN)
Also regarding ESPN Indy/Ravens game (we will all be cheering for Indy):
At 8-5 the Ravens need to keep winning to make it to the playoffs, where the chances of meeting the Colts again are good. In fact, that sixth spot in the playoffs is a battle between the Ravens and the Broncos. The Broncos host the Colts in the final week of the season. With a playoff berth and a home game already in hand, the Colts can use this game and the Broncos game to pre-scout their potential playoff opponent.
Of course, if they win both games, the Colts could help the Bills or Jaguars slide into that last spot in the playoffs. Talk about controlling a situation. The Colts know they will make the playoffs and can almost dictate who they play.
If Indy could control the opponent and make the playoffs they probably would NOT want the Bills going into Indianapolis the way the Bills are playing right now.
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