Buffalo Bills news: What to know ahead of Bills-Browns Week 16 game

It’s game day, Bills Mafia! The Buffalo Bills (10-4) are taking on their Lake Erie rivals, the Cleveland Browns (3-11) in Cleveland, Ohio for a 1 p.m. EST Week 16 contest.

Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks has everything you need to know as the Bills look to secure their fourth-straight win and keep pace with the New England Patriots in the AFC East.

Predictions: Bills vs. Browns

Bills beat writers and NFL pundits break down the key matchups to watch and offer up their thoughts on how they see the clash with the Browns playing out.

• Will Dalton Kincaid miss Bills’ game vs. Browns? How will Buffalo use its WRs? – The Athletic (subscription required)
• Bills vs Browns prediction, keys as Josh Allen faces NFL’s top pass defense – Democrat & Chronicle
• Greg Cosell: Dissecting The Bills Offense, Buffalo At Cleveland In-Depth Game Preview – BuffaloBills.com
• Bills vs. Browns prediction: Buffalo stifles Shedeur Sanders, increases winning streak to four games – CBS Sports
• Josh Allen won’t lie down with Browns star chasing NFL record against Bills – Democrat & Chronicle
• Bills must slow down Browns’ record-hunting force on Sunday – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• OPINION: Howard Picks the Bills: Week 16 – WGR 550
• Bills may need rookie T.J. Sanders to shift back to defensive tackle Sunday in Cleveland – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Buffalo Bills vs. Cleveland Browns preview | Week 16 – NFL.com
• Bills vs. Browns Final Score Prediction for NFL Week 16 – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
• Game preview: Buffalo Bills visit Cleveland Browns in Week 16 – WHEC.com
• Bills vs Browns picks, predictions, odds for NFL Week 16 game Sunday – Arizona Republic
• Our guide to every Week 16 NFL game: Matchup previews, predictions and what’s at stake – ESPN.com
• Buffalo News Week 16 staff picks: Broncos host Jaguars in game with big AFC playoff ramifications – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Vic’s Picks, Week 16: Please, Colts, end the Philip Rivers travesty – The Athletic (subscription required)

Latest Bills and Browns injury report

Bills defensive tackle Jordan Phillips (ankle), kicker Matt Prater (right quad), and offensive tackle Chase Lundt (knee) have been ruled out for today’s game against the Browns, while defensive back Cam Lewis (hamstring) and wide receiver Mecole Hardman Jr. (calf) are considered questionable, according to Bills head coach Sean McDermott.

On the other sideline, offensive tackle Jack Conklin (concussion), cornerback Denzel Ward (calf), and quarterback Deshaun Watson (Achilles) have been ruled out, while linebacker Sam Kamara (elbow) is considered questionable for the Week 16 game.

• Christian Benford cleared to return for Bills as several veterans manage injuries – Buffalo News (subscription required)
• Buffalo Bills injury report vs. Browns | Week 16 – BuffaloBills.com
• Bills vs. Browns injury update: Two Buffalo starters could return – Democrat & Chronicle
• [Bills clear two important pieces to dress vs. Browns after mid-week injury scares – Sports...