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The Jacksonville Jaguars are in the playoffs again and not many are giving them a chance. But if these two factors go in their favor, they can move on to the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
The excitement continues to build as the realization comes to fruition: the Jacksonville Jaguars will be in a playoff game this weekend. One year after finishin
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver could return if the team is able to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars and advance in the NFL playoffs.
The Buffalo Bills (12-5) ended their era in Highmark Stadium with a win, defeating the New York Jets 35-8 on Sunday. The Bills are the AFC’s No. 6 for the playoffs and will travel to Jacksonville to face the second-seeded Jaguars in the wild-card round. With the loss, the Jets (3-14) clinched the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Joe Brady was close to being eviscerated for a couple of play calls after a second-and-10 run and third-and-long screen. Then Buffalo pulled off a hook and latter for 25 yards on fourth-and-10 with less than two minutes left. Two plays later, Brandin Cooks caught, bobbled and came down with a 36-yard catch to the Eagles' 10.
Max Hairston's injury could test the Bills' cornerback depth heading into the playoffs after the rookie left Sunday's game and was later seen wearing a protective boot.
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