Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills concluded the 2025 NFL regular season with a strong 12-5 record, earning them the No. 6 seed in the AFC playoffs. In the wild-card round, they will face off against Trevor Lawrence and the No. 3 seed Jacksonville Jaguars.
As the reigning NFL MVP, Allen has showcased an impressive performance throughout the season. Over the course of 17 games, he has amassed 3,668 passing yards, 25 touchdown passes along with 10 interceptions, and has rushed for 579 yards, scoring 14 touchdowns on 112 carries.
However, the Bills’ quest for their first Super Bowl victory faces challenges, particularly with injuries impacting some key players. Tight end Dalton Kincaid has been dealing with a knee injury, as indicated by his limited participation in injury reports leading up to the matchup against the Jaguars.
Despite only participating in 12 games this season, Kincaid has had a significant impact on the team, recording the second-most receptions (39), second-most receiving yards (571), and leading the team with five touchdown receptions. His potential absence would leave a notable gap on Allen’s offense.
Encouragingly, Bills head coach Sean McDermott announced that Kincaid is likely to be cleared for the game, pending any issues on Friday. This news brings optimism to the Bills, as Kincaid’s presence could enhance their offensive strategy against a Jaguars team that has been on an impressive eight-game winning streak.
Allen has expressed high regard for Kincaid, referring to him as an “absolute stud” and emphasizing how much he enjoys throwing to him. With Kincaid available, the Bills could exploit a Jacksonville defense that ranks 21st in passing yards allowed per game (218.1) but is eighth in points allowed (19.8).
The highly anticipated kickoff is set for Sunday at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium and will be broadcasted on CBS. Both teams are poised for an exciting matchup, with Kincaid’s return providing a crucial boost to the Bills’ offensive efforts as they strive for postseason success.