Today at 1:00 p.m. the Cincinnati Bengals (3-2) will try to build off their close win over the New England Patriots last week when they take on another AFC East opponent, the Buffalo Bills at Ralph Wilson Stadium. Live stream the game here; Bengals fans can listen to the game on ESPN 1530 while Bills fans can hear the game on WGR 550 AM.
The Bengals have overcome some stiff competition for their three wins so far, including victories over Tom Brady, Aaron Rodgers and Ben Roethlisberger.
"When the schedule came out, I think I counted that we played 10 of the last 12 Super Bowl participants," coach Marvin Lewis said. "Obviously with that comes very good quarterbacks and generally experienced football teams." Today, however, they'll be facing an undrafted quarterback out of Duke University named Thad Lewis.
That means the Bills are likely to give Cincy a steady dose of Fred Jackson and C.J. Spiller on the ground, testing the Bengals stout front seven. "You just have to be good at what you do," Marvin Lewis said. "They're going to generally look to play to their strength. We've got to get them off schedule."
When starter E.J. Manuel left last Thursday night's game with a knee injury he was replaced by fellow undrafted passer Jeff Tuel. "We thought it was best for us to move on and play with Thaddeus," head coach Doug Marrone said. "With Thad, he knows the whole system inside out, so at least we can give him the things that we feel he's strong with, which gives us a better chance."
"I just have to go out and put my best foot forward," Thad Lewis said. "Don't do too much because you've got playmakers around you. But do enough to put us in a good position to get this 'W.'"
Bengals Injury Report:
T |
Shoulder |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
CB |
Thigh |
Full Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
CB |
Hamstring |
Full Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
DE |
Concussion |
Full Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
G |
Knee |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
LB |
Hamstring |
Full Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
Bills Injury Report:
QB |
Knee |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
|
S |
Foot |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
CB |
Wrist |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
RB |
Ankle |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Questionable |
|
CB |
Foot |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
|
WR |
Ribs |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
K |
right Groin |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Out |
|
DT |
Achilles |
Full Participation in Practice |
Probable |
|
WR |
Back |
Did Not Participate In Practice |
Questionable |
|
WR |
Hand |
Limited Participation in Practice |
Probable |
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