Beyond the NFL penalties, two Bengals players also received severe team discipline for hitting QB Josh Allen during their crushing loss to the Bills - A deserved outcome for such unsportsmanlike behavior

Cincinnati Bengals didn’t just get humiliated 39-34 by the Buffalo Bills in a snow-soaked bloodbath – they’re now cleaning house internally after two defenders crossed the line with blatant cheap shots on MVP-candidate Josh Allen.

According to multiple sources inside the Bengals organization, the front office and coaching staff were absolutely LIVID over two disgusting plays:

1. DE Joseph Ossai – a vicious late hit to Josh Allen’s head/neck area well after the ball was gone, handing Buffalo a free 15 yards and keeping alive the drive that ended in a touchdown.
2. CB Mike Hilton – caught on slow-motion replay deliberately kicking at Allen’s legs in what many are calling an intentional trip attempt that could have seriously injured the Bills’ franchise QB.

Bengals flagged for roughing the passer on Josh Allen… again, Josh Allen and the Bills are who fans think Mahomes and the Chiefs are

Can’t breathe on Josh Allen… pic.twitter.com/xz6pkkwPFs

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The NFL is expected to drop hefty fines this week (likely $20K–$50K each), but the Bengals weren’t waiting around. In an emergency meeting Sunday night, head coach Zac Taylor and director of player personnel Duke Tobin laid down the hammer:

Both Joseph Ossai and Mike Hilton have been hit with massive internal fines – reportedly one full game check each (around $85,000–$110,000 depending on their contracts) plus a one-game suspension without pay for any repeat offense this season.

A statement leaked from the team reads: “Deliberately trying to injure an opposing quarterback is not who we are. These actions caused irreparable damage to the reputation and culture of the Cincinnati Bengals organization. Dirty play will not be tolerated – period.”

Things reportedly got even uglier in the locker room. Veteran leaders allegedly confronted Ossai and Hilton after the game, and the atmosphere inside the facility is described as “toxic.” Some Bengals fans on social media are now openly calling for both players to be cut before the season is over.

Meanwhile, Josh Allen shrugged off the hits like a superhero – throwing for 3 TDs, running for another, and dragging Buffalo to a 9-4 record and a 98% playoff probability while playing in a blizzard.

Karma came fast: lose the game, lose your money, lose the locker room, and lose the respect of the entire league.

Was the Bengals’ internal punishment harsh enough… or should they have gone even harder? Drop your thoughts below! 👇