Few matchups generate the hype levels of the Cincinnati Bengals and Buffalo Bills facing off lately.
The two parties, headed up by Joe Burrow and Josh Allen, tend to put on great, offensive-minded games as would-be Super Bowl contenders in the AFC and that was true enough during Sunday night’s primetime showdown, too.
There, Joe Burrow and the Bengals offense took a 21-7 lead into halftime en route to a 24-18 final.
Here’s a look at the best instant reactions from fans and media alike coming out of the game before the Bengals start to think about playing Houston next weekend.
AND WE WILL SAY IT AGAIN!
WHO DEY! pic.twitter.com/HOgQXFe4tZ
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 6, 2023
THAT'S A PRIME TIME WIN pic.twitter.com/yOjQt3fq3e
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 6, 2023
Is it snowing ? Asking for a friend #RuleTheJungle pic.twitter.com/X0YCLF9nmG
— Ace Boogie (@NewStripeCity) November 6, 2023
FINAL: #Bengals 24, Bills 18
Cincinnati's fast start carries the day. Again.
Pulling off a three-game sweep of Seattle, SF, Buffalo in convincing fashion establishes this team as all they were hyped to be.
Eyes on are that trip to Baltimore in 10 days. Houston next.
— Paul Dehner Jr. (@pauldehnerjr) November 6, 2023
Thats a dub. #WhoDey pic.twitter.com/YRVFVbBHGl
— Drew Garrison (@DrewGarrison) November 6, 2023
I know it’s only the second week of Burrow at 100% health, but…
I have concerns with being able to put teams away on offense. This shouldn’t have been a sweat.
— Andrew Russell (@Andrew_Russell7) November 6, 2023
thank goodness the snow held up…. pic.twitter.com/Vq2VN0SHYq
— Patrick Carey (@PatCareySports) November 6, 2023
Mixon gets the first down as the Bengals take it out of Burrow's hands on 3rd and 3.
Bengals can kneel it out.
Should NOT have been this close. Left a whole lotta points out there.
Bills are good tho.
— Jake Liscow (@JakeLiscow) November 6, 2023
That sweet tiebreaker over the Bills too 💯
— Teth-Adam (@DCRezz) November 6, 2023
Impressive to see the Bengals close it out with the run when Buffalo knew what they wanted to do. Massive win for the Bengals in a primetime spot.
Sinking the Bills for their first AFC win of the year is massive.
Not to mention, Burrow was absolutely spectacular.
— Willie Lutz (@willie_lutz) November 6, 2023
THE BENGALS HAVE WON 4 STRAIGHT. 🔥 #WHODEY #WINCINNATI pic.twitter.com/lH8Ys8UCi9
— Cincinnati 💔 (@CincyProblems) November 6, 2023
The Bengals have won 4 in a row 👀
(📸 @Bengals) pic.twitter.com/XTogUf2BFz
— PFF (@PFF) November 6, 2023
BENGALS GET THE WIN pic.twitter.com/HUSQyEoVih
— Cincinnati 💔 (@CincyProblems) November 6, 2023
Bengals' first conference win is a big one over Buffalo. Potential big PO implications with this one of course.
— Andre Perrotta (@andreperrotta13) November 6, 2023
The Bengals beat the Bills, 24-18.
The Bengals left several opportunities on the table and didn't play a clean game. They still were in full control for the entire game against another Super Bowl contender.
— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) November 6, 2023
Victory! pic.twitter.com/ScmNPRH7da
— Cincinnati Bengals (@Bengals) November 6, 2023
These Cincinnati Bengals are HOT
— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) November 6, 2023
Sunday Night streak snapped: For the first time since 2004, Cincinnati has won a SNF game.
10 straight SNF losses ahead of tonight.
— Charlie Clifford (@char_cliff) November 6, 2023
The Bengals take care of business against the Texans next week and we’ll be in a terrific spot with respect to a postseason berth.
— Teth-Adam (@DCRezz) November 6, 2023
— Not Jake 🥷🏻 (@CincyHub) November 6, 2023
WHO DEY?! pic.twitter.com/TiawKrCe5y
— Chris Brantley (@PChrisBrantley) November 6, 2023
Joe Mixon is so good.
— Skip Bayless (@RealSkipBayless) November 6, 2023
Gonna need more Tanner Hudson going forward. Nice to see Tee.
Would like more Boyd he’s so clutch. Also I liked Yoshi’s little 9 yard gain on the boot or rollout.
— Matt (@MrKCincy) November 6, 2023
During the bye week I was just thinking how they needed to win one of the next two.
Then the Bengals went out and dismantled two very tough teams. This team is back.
— Blake Jewell (@BlakeJewellNFL) November 6, 2023