Overview
- Kickoff is Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium, with No. 6 Buffalo (12-5) visiting No. 3 Jacksonville (13-4).
- Josh Allen was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice, CB Maxwell Hairston is unlikely to play, and K Matt Prater’s status is uncertain as Buffalo added Matthew Wright to the practice squad for insurance.
- The betting line is tight with the Bills favored by about 1 point and the total near 52, per DraftKings.
- Buffalo brings one of the NFL’s top rushing offenses led by James Cook and Allen’s legs, while Jacksonville ranks among the best run defenses and is allowing just 85 rushing yards per game.
- The Jaguars completed a 4-13 to 13-4 turnaround with eight straight wins as the Bills make a seventh straight postseason, and Jacksonville has won both prior Wild Card meetings in this series.