Overview
- Buffalo heads to a wild-card game at Jacksonville after a 12-5 regular season under Sean McDermott and Josh Allen.
- CBS Sports' Pete Prisco slotted the Bills at No. 9 overall and fifth in the AFC, behind the Patriots, Jaguars, Broncos and Texans.
- NFL.com’s Ali Bhanpuri identified Buffalo as a potential sleeper, citing the reigning MVP’s postseason impact.
- Commentary notes the AFC bracket lacks Patrick Mahomes, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow, elevating expectations on Allen.
- Analysts highlight Buffalo’s volatility, with an offense that can stall and a run defense vulnerable to the ground game, fueling predictions that range from a deep run to a one-and-done exit.