Buffalo Bills vs Cincinnati Bengals – Kickoff Time, Injuries, Predictions & Betting Odds Week 14 NFL 2025
The highly anticipated matchup between the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals in Week 14 of the 2025 NFL season is drawing major attention. Set to take place at Highmark Stadium on Sunday, December 7, 2025, this game marks one of the final appearances at the iconic stadium before the Bills move to their new home in 2026. Here’s your complete and updated preview with key info, injury reports, betting odds, and predictions.

Game Details: Bills vs Bengals (Week 14)
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Date: Sunday, December 7, 2025
Kickoff Time: 10:00 AM ET
Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, NY
Broadcast: FOX (also available on NFL+ and FuboTV)
Weather Forecast: Cold (35–40°F / 2–5°C) with light snow possible – classic Buffalo conditions.
Current Standings & Recent Form
| Team | Record | Notes |
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| Buffalo Bills | 8-4 | Second in AFC East, 4 wins in last 5 games |
| Cincinnati Bengals | 4-8 | Bottom of AFC North, upset win vs Ravens last week |
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The Bills have thrived in early-afternoon games (4-1 at 1PM this season).
The Bengals welcomed back Joe Burrow in a big way vs Baltimore, but still own the worst-ranked defense in the NFL (allowing 31.2 PPG and 410 YPG).
Injury Report (As of December 4, 2025)
Buffalo Bills
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LT Dion Dawkins – Questionable (concussion protocol)
TE Dalton Kincaid – Questionable (hamstring), limited practice 2 straight days
WR Khalil Shakir – Trending toward playing
Josh Allen and James Cook are fully healthy and ready to lead the offense
Cincinnati Bengals
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WR Tee Higgins – Questionable (injury status unclear)
DE Trey Hendrickson – Questionable (key defensive piece)
QB Joe Burrow – Fully recovered and sharp in last outing
RB Chase Brown, WR Ja'Marr Chase – Clear and expected to play pivotal roles
Game Preview & Key Storylines
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Bills Outlook:
With one of the strongest cold-weather home advantages, expect Josh Allen to target a leaky Bengals defense, especially with Dalton Kincaid or Khalil Shakir returning.
Bengals Outlook:
Joe Burrow’s return injects life into Cincinnati’s offense. Ja'Marr Chase and Chase Brown could shine if the game becomes a high-scoring shootout.
Historical Context:
This is a rematch of the infamous 2022 playoff clash, and Bills fans haven’t forgotten. Both teams need this win — the Bills for playoff seeding, the Bengals to salvage their season.
Betting Odds & Expert Predictions
| Category | Value |
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| Spread | Bills -6 |
| Over/Under | 51.5 |
| Moneyline | Bills -280, Bengals +230 |
| Win Probability | Bills ~66% (via Dimers model) |
Most experts (USA TODAY, AZ Central) lean toward a Bills victory, especially with the weather and home crowd on their side.
Predicted Score: Bills 30 – Bengals 23
Fan Reactions & Buzz on Social Media
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Bills fans (#BillsMafia) are pumped: “Josh Allen is gonna torch Cincy!”
Bengals fans remain hopeful: “If Burrow is healthy, we can upset anyone.”
Polls on X (formerly Twitter) show roughly 70% picking the Bills, but the Bengals’ upset win over Baltimore has increased fan confidence.
Final Take
This Bills vs Bengals showdown could be one of the most entertaining Week 14 matchups — featuring two elite QBs, playoff stakes, and farewell emotions at Highmark Stadium.
📺 Tune in Sunday, December 7 at 10:00 AM ET
🧊 Expect snow. Expect intensity. Expect fireworks.










