‘But in a game in which both teams are so inexperienced, the results can be unpredictable. The Jaguars have a quarterback in Blake Bortles who threw more interceptions in the final two weeks of the season than Tyrod Taylor threw all season long. They also have a defense that has dominated throughout the year but has also been allowing big plays in bunches.’
Archives for January 7, 2018
Why Bills’ playoff game against Jaguars means a bit extra to DE Ryan Davis
‘The Jaguars cut Davis prior to the 2016 season. He landed in Dallas but his season ended due to a knee injury that required surgery. Davis eventually landed in Buffalo but not before enduring a trying year and a half. All the while, the Jaguars were building a defensive line that helped the team finish second in the league in sacks.’
17 best moments from Buffalo Bills’ drought-busting season
‘After winning their ninth game, Buffalo needed help from the Bengals. The team assembled in the locker room to watch Cincinnati’s attempt to tie or win the game late. Stephen Hauschka was able to record the moment that Andy Dalton connected with Tyler Boyd. The pure joy and excitement from the players was the ultimate highlight in an unbelievable season.’
Buffalo Bills vs. Jacksonville Jaguars: Preview, odds and prediction for AFC Wild Card game
‘Bills 17, Jaguars 13.’
From Haiti for Shady: Bills have an unsung hero, and punches the clock
‘“I’ve been sleeping and getting rest,” he said when asked about the hype surounding the city of Buffalo. “I’ve been driving home and coming back to work. From the minute we got here (for training camp), our head coach said, ‘Trust the Process’ and we are. We’ve had ups and downs but we’ve stuck together.”’
Four things to OBSERVE against the Jaguars
‘Unfortunately, the “next man up” for the running back position is either a slow, trucking back who ran for 3.7 yards a carry or a practice squad signing that took seven handoffs this season.’
Our view: Bills playoff appearance is truly deserved
‘It’s almost surreal, but a nice surprise to walk into any retail store or restaurant this week and see employees dressed up in Bills gear or wearing Bills hats, sweaters and/or coats. Bills signage is displayed prominently on vehicle windows and bumpers. Everywhere you go, happy people are talking Bills, talking playoffs.’
What’s Up With That: The Muchard family ‘billieves’ in the Bills and they show it
‘But there, on the white silo next to the big red barn, is the distinctive blue buffalo with the red stripe.’
Pat Bywater: Bills’ season special for more than playoffs
‘Despite the many friends he’s made among Bills fans, Ezra has been overwhelmed. In an interview Wednesday, he pointed out to me he was “born in El Paso, Texas, with no relation to New York, and yet they (fans) immediately jump in to help. That goes a long way. Each one will be blessed. It’s been very special to see all the Bills fans come together. … Carrying me on their back. All their messages are motivation for me to fight every day. Every donation pushes me further. Every post I read about myself or the Bills makes me stronger. It’s been a blessing in disguise. I’m thankful for my Bills family.”’
Erie’s Buffalo Bills fans savor return to playoffs
‘“This is the first time in my lifetime that I could say the Bills are headed to the playoffs,” said Sullivan Johnson, a sophomore at John Carroll and former running back at Cathedral Prep. “I’ve never seen it. I mean the first quarterback I can remember the Bills having is JP Losman or Drew Bledsoe. In fact, my first Bills jersey was a Bledsoe jersey.”’
Buffalo Jaguars vs. Jacksonville Bills? Well, kinda
‘Still, six former Bills coaches and three defenders, all of whom never reached the post-season while in Buffalo, are now with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Similarly, four current Bills assistant coaches previously worked for the Jaguars, while three current Bills players previously played for the Jags.’
Sunday’s Jacksonville Coverage
The $19 Million Game? Blake Bortles’ 2018 role with Jaguars could be on line vs. Buffalo (Florida Times-Union)
Gene Frenette: Posluszny may be old man of Jaguars’ defense, but he’s a keeper (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars Insider: Offense should be in Attack Mode early vs. Buffalo (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars Game Day: How Jaguars, Bills match up by position (Florida Times-Union)
Times-Union staff, national media make Bills-Jaguars predictions (Florida Times-Union)
Jaguars owner Shad Khan: We’re having fun now (Florida Times-Union)
Jacksonville Jaguars hosting first home playoff game in a generation has big economic implications (Florida Times-Union)
‘Not the Old Jags’: Defense Brings the Playoffs to Jacksonville (New York Times)
Marcell Dareus making his NFL playoff debut against team that traded him away (Birmingham News)
Jags tickets priciest among Wild Card matchups (WJXT-TV)
Jaguars vs. Bills Guide: What you need to know for the wild-card round (WTLV-TV)
Final analysis: Eight experts on Jaguars-Bills (Jaguars.com)
Jaguars vs. Bills: Blake Bortles will decide this game
‘There might not be a more maligned player in the NFL than Bortles. Even when he plays well, he gets ripped.’
Bills at Jaguars – Playbook for the AFC Wild Card round
‘The Jaguars defense is licking its chops as they welcome Bills quarterback Tyrod Taylor to Jacksonville. The Jaguars have the only front seven in the league with at least four players with eight or more sacks and Taylor is third among quarterbacks sacked this season, with 46. It could shape up to be a long day for Taylor and the Bills.’
Jaguars, Bills excited to meet and end playoff droughts
‘“This team was put together — not necessarily everyone was drafted here, [there were some] free-agent signings, some people were drafted — but some people are on their second and third chance,” the Bills’ Tyrod Taylor said. “Through all of that, we were able to come together and bond together and take the underdog role. I think we embraced that and I think that’s more so what the message was talking about, people writing us off.”’