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Jaguars-Bills Wild Card in Jacksonville Pits Coen’s Surge Against Buffalo’s Playoff Resume

Jacksonville rides an eight-game surge powered by Liam Coen’s player development plus the NFL’s top run defense.

Overview

  • Kickoff is Sunday, Jan. 11 at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium, with the No. 3 seed Jaguars hosting the No. 6 Bills.
  • Trevor Lawrence credits Coen for elevating his play and the offense; he has 24 total touchdowns during the win streak after a 2024 season that ended with shoulder surgery.
  • Jacksonville led the NFL in run defense at 85.6 rushing yards allowed per game, setting up a strength-on-strength test against Buffalo’s attack.
  • Betting and projection models are divided, with BetMGM installing Buffalo as a 1.5-point favorite and several forecasts giving Jacksonville a comparable chance.
  • Opinions on Buffalo’s readiness vary, including an anonymous executive describing the Bills as a weary “prizefighter,” and Josh Allen’s teams have not won a road playoff game.