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tect the football," Jauron said. "We've got to be forcibly patient. We've seen him perform. He's got a strong arm. ... Sometimes, he holds the ball too long. But we'll just keep working and moving forward."

"It was unacceptable," Losman said.

The Bengals were without several starters, including both offensive tackles Levi Jones (sprained ankle) and Willie Anderson.

The Bills played minus former Bengals linebacker Takeo Spikes, held out as he continues to recover from a torn right Achilles' tendon he hurt in Week 3 last season. Veteran safety Back to Levi-Jones Index