| Buffalo Bills (12-5) at Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) | |||
| Game Details: Sunday, January 1, 1:00 p.m. EST | |||
| Location: EverBank Stadium, Jacksonville, FL | |||
| Where to Watch: CBS |
NFL 2026 Wild Card Matchup
The NFL playoffs are heating up this Saturday, and today could be a strong one for bettors with the Buffalo Bills taking on the Jacksonville Jaguars in Duval. Jacksonville has been having a strong season and is taking on a veteran-led Bills team that is trying to get to the Super Bowl. With one team desperate to make it to the Super Bowl and the other team emerging as a top contender, the Buffalo Bills and the Jacksonville Jaguars could put up a clinic for bettors.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Money Line | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Bills | -1.5 | -108 | Over 51.5 |
| Jacksonville Jaguars | +1.5 | +108 | Under 51.5 |
** Odds Subject to Change – Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Buffalo Bills | Team Stats – Avg Per Game | Jacksonville Jaguars |
|---|---|---|
| 28.3 | Points Per Game | 27.9 |
| 216.6 | Passing Yards Per Game | 222.3 |
| 159.6 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 115.1 |
| 21.5 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 19.8 |
| 156.9 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 218.1 |
| 136.2 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 85.6 |
Statistics from various online sources, courtesy of ESPN and FOX Sports
Key Details
Buffalo Bills
With the Buffalo Bills’ Super Bowl window potentially on the line, this playoff game is important to everyone in the organization. The Bills‘ offense has been playing well this season, with the offense scoring around 28 points a game and throwing around 200 passing yards a game. Buffalo is having another MVP-caliber season from Josh Allen and has been playing well in the past four games.
With Allen and James Cook having strong seasons, the Bills’ offense needs them, due to the defense being underwhelming this season. Buffalo’s defense has been putrid, allowing around 21 points and giving up big plays this season. With injuries to the secondary and defensive front, the Buffalo Bills could be on the early end of a one-and-done game in Jacksonville.
Jacksonville Jaguars
This Buffalo Bills team has been playing well this season, but could have a rough game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in this wild-card game. Jacksonville this season has been having a strong offensive season, scoring 27 points per game. The Jags offense is led by a resurgent Trevor Lawrence, who is having an amazing season for the team, and could have another strong game.
Lawrence and the offense have been playing well and could beat the Bills’ defense, which has struggled in the passing game. Jacksonville has also been having a strong defensive season with a top-tier run defense, and could stop the Bills’ run game and force Allen to throw the ball. With the playoffs going to be exciting, the Jaguars could kick-start a strong playoff run against a team they had beaten before in the playoffs.
Prediction
While the Buffalo Bills are an experienced team that has made deep runs in the playoffs, the injuries and inconsistency could cost them against a red-hot Jacksonville Jaguars team. The Jags are going into the playoffs with an eight-game winning streak and could have a strong game against the Bills’ defense. Buffalo’s defense has been sluggish in their last four games, and could have another poor game against the Jaguars’ offense, in Duval. Bettors could see an upset with the Jaguars winning and covering the line against a weak Bills team.
