The Buffalo Bills defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in a dramatic AFC wild card playoff game on January 11, 2026, at EverBank Stadium. Josh Allen led a late comeback with two rushing touchdowns, including the game-winner with 1:04 left, securing Buffalo's first road playoff victory since 1992. The win advances the Bills to the divisional round, pending other results.
The Buffalo Bills overcame a tense fourth quarter to beat the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 in the AFC wild card round on Sunday, January 11, 2026, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida. Trailing 24-20 with just over four minutes remaining, Bills quarterback Josh Allen orchestrated a crucial drive, highlighted by a 36-yard pass to Brandin Cooks that positioned Buffalo deep in Jaguars territory. On fourth-and-inches from the 11-yard line, Allen powered forward for nine yards on a quarterback sneak, then scored on a 1-yard run to give the Bills the lead with 1:04 left.
The Jaguars' ensuing drive ended abruptly when Trevor Lawrence's first pass was tipped by Tre'Davious White and intercepted by Cole Bishop at the Jacksonville 23-yard line, sealing the victory. Allen finished 28-of-35 for 273 passing yards and one touchdown, while adding 11 rushes for 33 yards and two scores. He endured multiple hits, including evaluations for a head injury and a twisted knee, but played every snap. "Gotta go do it again," Allen said postgame of his first career road playoff win.
Lawrence completed 18-of-30 passes for 207 yards and three touchdowns but threw two costly interceptions, the first to Shaq Thompson early in the game. Jacksonville's rushing attack excelled with 154 yards on 23 carries, led by Travis Etienne's 67 yards and Bhayshul Tuten's 51. Parker Washington caught seven passes for 107 yards and a touchdown for the Jaguars.
Injuries impacted both sides: Bills receiver Gabe Davis suffered a knee injury and was carted off, while safety Jordan Poyer exited with a hamstring issue. The Bills' defense forced two turnovers and held firm late, despite allowing the Jaguars to lead briefly three times in the fourth quarter. This victory marked part of a historic wild card weekend with three game-winning touchdowns in the final two minutes across playoff games.
Buffalo advances to face either the Denver Broncos or the winner of the Houston Texans-Pittsburgh Steelers game in the divisional round.
