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Bills Face Jaguars in Thrilling AFC Wild Card Showdown

1/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars will meet in AFC Wild Card playoff game on January 11, 2026, at EverBank Stadium.
The Bills are No. 6 seed at 12-5, and the Jaguars are No. 3 seed at 13-4.
The Bills average 28.3 points per game and the Jaguars 27.9.
The Bills are favored by 1.5 points, and Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will shape the outcome.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 NFL season marked the first year after the merger with the AFL, creating a unified league with two conferences: the American Football Conference (AFC) and the National Football Conference (NFC). This realignment included 26 teams and introduced an eight-team playoff format, enhancing competitive balance and fan engagement, as exemplified by the Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars' strong performances in the current playoffs.

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Story summary

The Buffalo Bills and Jacksonville Jaguars will meet in AFC Wild Card playoff game on January 11, 2026, at EverBank Stadium.
The Bills are No. 6 seed at 12-5, and the Jaguars are No. 3 seed at 13-4.
The Bills average 28.3 points per game and the Jaguars 27.9.
The Bills are favored by 1.5 points, and Bills quarterback Josh Allen and Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence will shape the outcome.

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