SHOWDOWN: Buffalo Bills vs Bengals – Can James Cook & Josh Allen FEAST on Shaky Cincinnati Defense?

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🗓️ 5 December 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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High-scoring offenses collide as the Buffalo Bills face the Cincinnati Bengals in a must-win Week 14 showdown. Can Josh Allen’s Bills outpace Joe Burrow’s Bengals, or will Buffalo’s defense find a way to contain Ja'Marr Chase and a suddenly dangerous Bengals attack? Playoff hopes hang in the balance as both teams fight for division leads and postseason survival. Joe Marino breaks down the key matchups, spotlighting Joe Burrow’s elite anticipation and field vision, Ja'Marr Chase’s physical dominance, and the Bengals’ evolving receiving corps. The conversation explores Buffalo’s best defensive strategies—ramping up man coverage and manufacturing pressure—as well as how James Cook can exploit Cincinnati’s struggling run defense. Will Buffalo’s offense capitalize on red zone opportunities, or does Cincinnati’s shift to heavy man coverage create new challenges? Don’t miss the comprehensive preview of both squads’ strengths, vulnerabilities, and what it takes to secure a pivotal AFC victory.

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0:00.0	Week 14 presents a high-stakes clash between the Bills and Bengals, a game both sides need to win.
0:08.0	I'll tell you how Buffalo can come away with a victory today on Locked-on Bills.
0:18.1	You are Locked-on Bills, your daily Buffalo Bills podcast.
0:23.6	Part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
0:29.7	What's up, Bill's Mafia?
0:31.7	It's Joe Marino, author of the Heard Mentality Substack co-host of the Lockedon
0:36.5	NFL Scouting podcast, co-host of the locked on NFL scouting podcast co-host of the
0:38.9	NFL first read podcast and i'm your host of locked on bills locked on bills is a proud part of the
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0:55.0	everydayers. You know who you are. Those of you who never miss a single episode. I appreciate
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1:13.1	Well, folks, welcome in.
1:14.7	It's time to get ready for the Bills Week 14 matchup, the challenges, and what the bills need to
1:22.6	do to win the game.
1:25.4	So let's dive into it.
1:26.8	The Bills are at home in week 14 to host the Cincinnati
1:31.0	Bengals. The game will be played on Sunday, December 7th at 1 p.m. Eastern time at Highmark Stadium
1:38.2	in Orchard Park, New York. You can watch this game on Fox. Joe Davis is on the play-by-play. Greg Olson is the game
1:46.7	analyst. Greg Olson is the best. He is the best. It's not close. Love listening to him,
1:52.9	talk ball. Pam Oliver is your sideline reporter. This will be the 35th all-time meeting
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