The Buffalo Bills rallied from a 10-point deficit in the fourth quarter to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 39-34 on Sunday, December 7, 2025. The Bills' Josh Allen threw three touchdowns and ran for one, while Christian Benford scored the go-ahead TD on a 63-yard interception return. Allen also broke his own record for the longest rush by a Bills quarterback with a 40-yard run. The Bills' defense made crucial plays, including two interceptions by Benford and A.J. Epenesa, leading to three touchdowns in a 4:20 span. The Bills improved to 9-4 and kept pace in the AFC, while the Bengals' playoff hopes dimmed to 4-9. Joe Burrow, the Bengals' quarterback, threw four touchdowns but lost his first game in nine starts dating to last season. Allen finished with 251 yards and 20 touchdowns, becoming the first NFL player with three seasons of 20 passing and 10 rushing touchdowns. Benford's defensive prowess continued, making him the Bills' first player to score defensive TDs in back-to-back games. The game was played in snowy conditions with a temperature of 30 degrees Fahrenheit, and the Bills made some costly mistakes, allowing the Bengals to convert seven of eight third-down opportunities in the first half. The Bengals' Jermaine Burton was suspended for one game by the team, and the Bengals host Baltimore next, while the Bills travel to New England. The Bills' victory was a significant boost to their playoff chances, while the Bengals' struggles continued.
