The Buffalo Bills clinched a hard-fought victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the Wild Card round, edging them out with a score of 27-24. This win marks a significant milestone for quarterback Josh Allen and head coach Sean McDermott, as it represents their first road playoff victory. However, the road ahead promises to be challenging, as several Bills players, including Allen himself, sustained injuries during the game.
As the AFC leaders, the Denver Broncos enjoyed a bye this past weekend, and the matchup between the Bills and Jaguars was the first in the AFC Wild Card weekend. The outcome was just the beginning, with the remaining playoff picture to unfold on the following Sunday and Monday nights.
In other Wild Card results, the New England Patriots overcame the Los Angeles Chargers, securing their spot in the final four of the AFC alongside the Bills, Broncos, and Houston Texans, who triumphed over the Pittsburgh Steelers with a decisive 30-6 victory on Monday night.
With the Chargers now eliminated, the Bills find themselves as the lowest remaining seed. This means Highmark Stadium will no longer host any Bills games this season as the team prepares to travel to Denver for the Divisional Round. The highly anticipated clash against the Broncos is set for Saturday afternoon at 4:30 p.m., broadcasting live on CBS.
This playoff journey continues to hold promise for the Bills as they strive for further success, rallying both players and fans alike to maintain hope in their pursuit of a championship.