It’s game day, Bills Mafia! The Buffalo Bills (12-5) kick off their quest for a Super Bowl title when they take on the Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) in a 1 p.m. EST Wild Card playoff game.
Today’s edition of Buffalo Rumblinks has everything you need to know as the Bills look to keep their season alive and earn their first playoff win against the Jaguars (the Bills are 0-2 all-time in the postseason against Jacksonville, with losses in the Wild Card round of both the 1996 and 2017 seasons.
Predictions: Bills vs. Jaguars
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writers and NFL pundits break down the key matchups to watch and offer up their thoughts on how they see the Wild Card clash with the Jaguars playing out.
- Bills vs Jaguars prediction, impact players for wild-card clash – Democrat & Chronicle
- The Bills are finally getting healthy — will it be enough to topple the Jaguars? – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Carucci Take 2: Time for Bills to change postseason conversation tinged with skepticism – WGRZ
- OPINION: Howard Picks the Bills: AFC Wild Card Round – WGR 550
- Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars Game Predictions | AFC Wild Card – BuffaloBills.com
- Buffalo Bills vs Jacksonville Jaguars Wild Card weekend expert pick roundup – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Buffalo Bills playoff predictions from NFL analysts – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills Mailbag: Identifying the four keys to victory against the Jaguars – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills vs. Jaguars Prediction, Odds, Spread, Injuries, Trends for NFL Wild Card Round – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Our guide to the six NFL wild-card games: Matchup previews, bold predictions and X factors – ESPN.com
- NFL insider playoff predictions: Coaches, execs pick wild-card round winners – The Athletic (subscription required)
- Bills at Jaguars: Predictions, picks, odds for AFC Wild Card game – USA Today
- Bills vs. Jaguars prediction: Odds, picks, best bets, player props for NFL Wild Card game – NBC Sports
- 3 bold predictions for Buffalo Bills playoff game vs Jacksonville Jaguars – Sports Illustrated Buffalo Bills
- Vic’s Picks, wild-card weekend: Fade the Rams vs. Panthers, even though they’ll win it all – The Athletic (subscription required)
Latest Bills and Jaguars injury report
Bills wide receiver Joshua Palmer (ankle / Injured Reserve), linebacker Terrel Bernard (calf), cornerback Maxwell Hairston (ankle), and safety Damar Hamlin (pectoral) have been ruled out for today’s game against the Jaguars, while running back Ty Johnson (ankle), kicker Matt Prater (quadriceps), and linebacker Shaq Thompson (neck) are considered questionable, according to Bills head coach Sean McDermott.
On the other sideline, the Jaguars have a relatively clean injury report, with only starting left tackle Cole Van Lanen (knee) carrying an injury designation. He is officially questionable.
- Bills injury report: Matt Prater questionable to kick in wild-card game – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Bills RB Ty Johnson testing injured ankle Friday ahead of playoff game & who’s ruled out vs. Jags – newyorkupstate.com
- Buffalo Bills injury report vs. Jaguars | Wild Card Weekend – BuffaloBills.com
- Bills weigh kicker options ahead of Jaguars clash: Latest injury report – Democrat & Chronicle
How to follow Bills vs. Jaguars from home
Below you’ll find all the information for how you can follow today’s game from the comfort of your couch.
- What channel is Bills-Jaguars game on? Start time, how to watch – Democrat & Chronicle
- Buffalo Bills at Jacksonville Jaguars | Where to watch, stream and listen | AFC Wild Card Round – BuffaloBills.com
Even more Bills news
Examining how, led by former Bills strength and conditioning coach Eric Ciano, the Jaguars are thriving as one of the healthiest teams in the NFL. Plus, discussing whether the Bills have what it takes to become just the sixth team to make it to the Super Bowl by winning three straight road playoff games; analyzing the weather conditions for today’s Wild Card game; and more!
- Jaguars one of healthiest playoff teams after hiring coach fired by Bills – Democrat & Chronicle
- Road warriors: Can the Bills win 3 games away from home to reach Super Bowl LX? – Buffalo News (subscription required)
- Mayors of Buffalo, Jacksonville make friendly wager for Sunday’s playoff game – WGR 550
- Bills vs Jaguars forecast for game conditions in Jacksonville – Democrat & Chronicle
- Josh Allen a finalist for FedEx Air and Ground Players of the Year award – BuffaloBills.com
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