Everything to know for the Monday Night Football showdown

STEVEN:STEVEN: 17 WEEKS INTO THE SEASON, THEN WEEK 18. A LOT OF THINGS TO SHAKE OUT AND A LOT OF FUN TO WATCH IT HAPPENED. OLIVIA: WE SAID THE STAKES COULD NOT BE HIGHER FOR TOMORROW NIGHT. WE SPOKE TOO SOON. BECAUSE THEY ARE NOW. TOMORROW NIGHT MAY BE THE MOST ANTICIPATED MONDAY NIGHT OF THE NFL SEASON. THE BILLS ARE HERE IN CINCINNATI FOR AN AFC SHOWDOWN, WHICH HAS ALL OF THE PLAYOFF FEELS WITH TWO WEEKS TO GO IN THE REGULAR SEASON. THE GAME STATUS REPORT IS CLEAN FOR THIS MASSIVE MONDAY NIGHT MATCHUP. AFTER THREE STRAIGHT DAYS OF LIMITED PRACTICE, ZAC TAYLOR SAYS SAM HUBBARD IS A GAMETIME DECISION TOMORROW AND AS FOR THE BILLS, THEY ARE PRO-SAFETY. JORDAN EMPLOYER IS LISTED AS QUESTIONABLE. HE IS EXPECTED TO PLAY BECAUSE THE STAKES REALLY CANNOT BE ANY HIGHER FOR TOMORROW AT PAYCOR STADIUM. >> WE FOCUS LESS ON WHAT THEY HAVE TO PLAY FOR AND MORE ABOUT WHAT IS IMPORTANT FOR US. IT IS A REALLY GOOD TEAM. I EXPECT OUR GUYS TO RISE TO THE OPPORTUNITY WHEN YOU FACE TEAMS LIKE THIS. THEY HAVE DONE THAT EVERY WEEK. I EXPECT OUR FANS TO RISE TO THE CHALLENGE AS WELL. WE HAVE ALWAYS HAD AWESOME SCENES THAT — AT OUR NIGHT GAMES. THE WEATHER LOOKS LIKE IT WILL COOPERATE. I HAVE A — I HAVE HIGH EXPECTATIONS FOR THEM. OLIVIA: ZAC TAYLOR CALLING OUT THE FANS FOR TOMORROW NIGHT. BECAUSE THE ONE SEED IS STILL IN PLAY FOR YOUR BENGALS. BUT THE CHIEFS BEAT THE BRONCOS TODAY. KANSAS CITY WILL NEED TO LOSE NEXT WEEK, PLUS THE BENGALS NEED TO WIN OUT. IF THEY DO WIN TOMORROW NIGHT, THEY ACTUALLY WILL ALREADY OWN THE DIVISI

Bengals vs. Bills: Everything to know for the Monday Night Football showdown

The Cincinnati Bengals are taking on the Buffalo Bills as they look to extend their winning streak and clinch the AFC North.The teams will face off at Paycor Stadium with kickoff at 8:30 p.m. ET. LIVE UPDATESFollow the latest once the game begins with live updates below.INJURY REPORTSThe latest injury report from the Bengals lists only Sam Hubbard as questionable. The two teams will release their inactive report 90 minutes before the game kicks off so check back before the game. WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?All eyes will be on Paycor stadium as the Bills come to town for Monday Night Football. With many people off work and school, it will likely be a day of tailgating leading up to the big game tonight. Mild temperatures rule, but be ready for some rain. It looks like some passing light showers are possible here and there during the day. We’ll have gray skies all day with an occasional shower and temperatures headed to nearly 60! The timing of the rain could change, but right now, the opportunity remains for scattered rain during the Bengals-Bills game. Rain will become widespread by the final down and some thunderstorms are possible after midnight. That could impact the end of the game if goes long and will likely impact the walk back to the car. Thunder and some gusty winds are likely overnight and into Tuesday morning as rain becomes heavy. Rain lets up mid-afternoon on Tuesday. By that point, cities will see 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain accumulation.HALFTIME SHOW FEATURING BOOTSY COLLINSA funk legend is set to perform when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Buffalo Bills for Monday Night Football.The Bengals tweeted Bootsy Collins would perform his song “Fear Da Tiger” at halftime. You may remember Collins recorded it last year for the Bengals’ Super Bowl run. The new music video features the Ben-Gals and Bengals’ legend Ickey Woods.There will also be an in-stadium light show that fans can take part in.Fans need to download the Bengals app and before player introductions and before the halftime show, instructions will be displayed on the Paycor Stadium big screens. IN-STADIUM LIGHT SHOWFans will be asked to hold up their phones when prompted to be a part of the light show.When you do put up your phone, make sure to allow microphone and camera access as the light show will utilize these features.To participate, you will need one of these versions of the Bengals app: Android 3.4.9 or iOS 5.1.6RULERS OF THE JUNGLEEstablished in 2021, The Ruler of the Jungle ceremony is a pregame celebrity-led moment where The Ruler leads the “Who Dey” chant right before kickoff. Injecting energy into Paycor Stadium, The Ruler of the Jungle establishes the ultimate home-field advantage in the NFL.This week’s Rulers of the Jungle will be the SWAT Team from the 1988 season, David Fulcher, Solomon Wilcots and Eric Thomas. WHERE CAN YOU TAILGATE?The Banks will turn into a tailgate party from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Freedom Way. The Tailgate Zone features free admission, live music, food, drinks and more.WHERE CAN I PARK? CRG West and CRG Mid will open six hours prior to kickoff. Garage spots can be purchased in advance or on gameday.Surface lots 1, 1U, A, B, D & E will all open four (4) hours prior to kickoff. The Hilltop lot will open four (4) hours prior to kickoff. Parking spots can be purchased in advance or on gameday. Duke Energy Center Garage 1: 605 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OHDuke Energy Center Garage 2: 609 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OHFountain Square Garage: 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OHEnquirer Building Parking Garage: 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH3rd and Race Street Lot: Corner of 3rd Street and Race Street, Cincinnati, OHScripps Center Garage: 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH3rd and Main Lot: 120 E 3rd Street, Cincinnati, OHQueen City Square Parking Garage: 319-331 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OHWestern and Southern Garage: 310 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, OHBroadway Lot: 295 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, OHEast Garage: 443 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OHLongworth Hall Lot: 700 W. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OHSouth Lot: 131 Madison Street, Newport, KYThe Beer Sellar & Hooters: 301 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY ****Queen City Riverboats will pick up fans at The Beer Sellar and Hooters for $6 per person. Keep the ticket and the return is free. The riverboats start two hours prior to kickoff, continuing for every 30 minutes until kickoff. Return trips begin at halftime, the end of the third quarter and the end of the game, and continue for an additional 45 minutes.

CINCINNATI —

The Cincinnati Bengals are taking on the Buffalo Bills as they look to extend their winning streak and clinch the AFC North.

The teams will face off at Paycor Stadium with kickoff at 8:30 p.m. ET.

LIVE UPDATES

Follow the latest once the game begins with live updates below.

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INJURY REPORTS

The latest injury report from the Bengals lists only Sam Hubbard as questionable. The two teams will release their inactive report 90 minutes before the game kicks off so check back before the game.

WHAT WILL THE WEATHER BE LIKE?

All eyes will be on Paycor stadium as the Bills come to town for Monday Night Football. With many people off work and school, it will likely be a day of tailgating leading up to the big game tonight.

Mild temperatures rule, but be ready for some rain. It looks like some passing light showers are possible here and there during the day. We’ll have gray skies all day with an occasional shower and temperatures headed to nearly 60! The timing of the rain could change, but right now, the opportunity remains for scattered rain during the Bengals-Bills game. Rain will become widespread by the final down and some thunderstorms are possible after midnight. That could impact the end of the game if goes long and will likely impact the walk back to the car.

Thunder and some gusty winds are likely overnight and into Tuesday morning as rain becomes heavy. Rain lets up mid-afternoon on Tuesday. By that point, cities will see 0.5 to 1.5 inches of rain accumulation.

HALFTIME SHOW FEATURING BOOTSY COLLINS

A funk legend is set to perform when the Cincinnati Bengals take on the Buffalo Bills for Monday Night Football.

The Bengals tweeted Bootsy Collins would perform his song “Fear Da Tiger” at halftime.

You may remember Collins recorded it last year for the Bengals’ Super Bowl run. The new music video features the Ben-Gals and Bengals’ legend Ickey Woods.

There will also be an in-stadium light show that fans can take part in.

Fans need to download the Bengals app and before player introductions and before the halftime show, instructions will be displayed on the Paycor Stadium big screens.

IN-STADIUM LIGHT SHOW

Fans will be asked to hold up their phones when prompted to be a part of the light show.

When you do put up your phone, make sure to allow microphone and camera access as the light show will utilize these features.

To participate, you will need one of these versions of the Bengals app: Android 3.4.9 or iOS 5.1.6

RULERS OF THE JUNGLE

Established in 2021, The Ruler of the Jungle ceremony is a pregame celebrity-led moment where The Ruler leads the “Who Dey” chant right before kickoff. Injecting energy into Paycor Stadium, The Ruler of the Jungle establishes the ultimate home-field advantage in the NFL.

This week’s Rulers of the Jungle will be the SWAT Team from the 1988 season, David Fulcher, Solomon Wilcots and Eric Thomas.

WHERE CAN YOU TAILGATE?

The Banks will turn into a tailgate party from 4:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on Freedom Way.

The Tailgate Zone features free admission, live music, food, drinks and more.

WHERE CAN I PARK?

CRG West and CRG Mid will open six hours prior to kickoff. Garage spots can be purchased in advance or on gameday.
Surface lots 1, 1U, A, B, D & E will all open four (4) hours prior to kickoff. The Hilltop lot will open four (4) hours prior to kickoff. Parking spots can be purchased in advance or on gameday.
Duke Energy Center Garage 1: 605 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH
Duke Energy Center Garage 2: 609 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH
Fountain Square Garage: 520 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH
Enquirer Building Parking Garage: 312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH
3rd and Race Street Lot: Corner of 3rd Street and Race Street, Cincinnati, OH
Scripps Center Garage: 312 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH
3rd and Main Lot: 120 E 3rd Street, Cincinnati, OH
Queen City Square Parking Garage: 319-331 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, OH
Western and Southern Garage: 310 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, OH
Broadway Lot: 295 Broadway Street, Cincinnati, OH
East Garage: 443 E. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH
Longworth Hall Lot: 700 W. Pete Rose Way, Cincinnati, OH
South Lot: 131 Madison Street, Newport, KY
The Beer Sellar & Hooters: 301 Riverboat Row, Newport, KY **

**Queen City Riverboats will pick up fans at The Beer Sellar and Hooters for $6 per person. Keep the ticket and the return is free. The riverboats start two hours prior to kickoff, continuing for every 30 minutes until kickoff. Return trips begin at halftime, the end of the third quarter and the end of the game, and continue for an additional 45 minutes.

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