The Buffalo Bills beat the Cincinnati Bengals 39–34 in a wild comeback game at Highmark Stadium on December 7, 2025.
Final score and context
The game finished Bills 39, Bengals 34, with Buffalo improving to 9–4 on the season and Cincinnati dropping to 4–9. The matchup was played in snowy conditions in Orchard Park, adding to some sloppy play and big momentum swings.
How the game unfolded
Cincinnati led by 10 points in the fourth quarter before Buffalo mounted a dramatic rally. The Bengals built their lead with a strong first half, going up 21–11 at the break while the Bills struggled to finish drives.
Key plays in the comeback
Josh Allen threw three touchdown passes and ran for another, including a long rushing TD that helped spark the fourth-quarter surge. Cornerback Christian Benford then jumped a Joe Burrow pass for a 63‑yard pick‑six that gave Buffalo its first lead with just over five minutes left.
Turning point on defense
On the very next Bengals possession, defensive end A.J. Epenesa intercepted another Burrow pass that had been tipped at the line, setting up more Buffalo points and pushing the lead to 39–28. Cincinnati answered with a late touchdown to Tee Higgins, but Allen converted a third‑and‑long run to let the Bills run out the clock.
What it meant for both teams
The win gave Buffalo its second straight victory and kept the team firmly in the AFC playoff race. The loss further damaged the Bengals’ already slim postseason hopes, leaving them several games back in the AFC North.
