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ESPN’s Scott Van Pelt minimized the Lynn Jones–Liam Coen moment, arguing that a 20‑second message of support to Jaguars coach Liam Coen after a playoff loss isn’t a big deal and that the sports media often overreacts to such moments. He emphasized the press conference was routine and accessible, with no one barred from asking questions, and urged people to relax rather than turn the moment into a larger controversy.
Buffalo Bills wide receiver Tyrell Shavers tore his ACL during the team’s Wild Card win over the Jaguars and will miss the rest of the postseason, head coach Sean McDermott said. He returned to finish the game with one catch for 14 yards and more than half the snaps. In 2025 Shavers stepped into a larger role with 23 catches for 245 yards and a touchdown. Buffalo also announced that Gabe Davis tore his ACL in the same game. The Bills are exploring WR help, opening Curtis Samuel’s practice window while Mecole Hardman Jr. remains on the practice squad and Kristian Wilkerson and Stephen Gosnell are in the loop for depth.
An opinion piece argues that the Bills’ Wild Card win over the Jaguars was overshadowed by lopsided officiating from referee Brad Allen’s crew, with Buffalo incurring far more penalties and yardage, a higher Harm rating, and several questionable non-calls, fueling complaints about the crew’s performance.
Buffalo erased a first-half deficit to beat Jacksonville 27-24 on the road, led by Josh Allen’s efficient 273-yard passing with two rushing scores and a late go-ahead drive, while the Jaguars’ ground game surged but two Trevor Lawrence turnovers helped seal the Bills’ win and a spot in the Divisional Round.
Travis Etienne, coming off a breakout season and ranked No. 1 among running backs on Bleacher Report's free-agent board, hits the market with an estimated $6.8 million per year and is eyed by five teams: the Cowboys, Broncos, Jaguars, Chiefs and Jets. Jacksonville could franchise-tag him for about $14.23 million or pursue a shorter, front-loaded deal. Etienne’s 1,399 all-purpose yards and 13 touchdowns make him an affordable, versatile upgrade for teams seeking a proven back to boost their ground game.
Trevor Lawrence overcame a rough start to spark a late Jaguars rally, but Josh Allen and the Bills held on for a 27-24 wild-card win. A pivotal 93-yard Bills drive after Liam Coen's risky 4th-and-2 call swung the game, highlighting Jacksonville's offseason needs—pass rush, offensive line, and secondary—amplified by injuries, even as Parker Washington nabbed a late TD and Lawrence showed late-game flair.
Jaguars running back Travis Etienne suggested Sunday’s loss could be his last game with Jacksonville as his rookie contract ends; he produced 1,107 rushing yards in 2025 and said it would be “crazy” if he’s played his final game for the Jaguars, with free agency in March likely drawing interest from multiple teams, though Jacksonville may try to re-sign him.
After the Jaguars’ home wild-card loss to the Bills, Jacksonville Free Press reporter Lynn Jones used her mic to offer encouragement to head coach Liam Coen, triggering a debate about appropriate conduct in postgame press conferences. The NABJ pressed back, defending the Black press and journalistic rigor, while Jones said the moment was a spontaneous, compassionate gesture for the city and team, not a breach of standards. The episode highlights tensions over emotion, access, and representation in sports reporting.
Buffalo coach Sean McDermott admitted he wanted to bleed the clock but overruled himself to run a fourth-and-1 tush-push with Josh Allen at Jacksonville’s 11 late in the Bills’ 27-24 wild-card win; the play was reviewed and Allen was ruled down at the 1 with 1:05 remaining, leaving Jacksonville with one timeout as Buffalo held on. The decision sparked debate among players and coordinators, though Allen and the Bills prevailed, and the game also featured injuries (Gabriel Davis’s season-ending knee injury and Jordan Poyer’s hamstring) with teams already looking ahead to the next matchup.
Trevor Lawrence says the Jaguars’ 2025 rise is sustainable despite a 27-24 wild-card loss to the Bills, capping a 13-4 season that included an eight-game win streak and an AFC South title under first-year coach Liam Coen. Lawrence threw three TDs (two in the fourth quarter), and the team plans to attack the offseason to build on the breakthrough year.
After the Jaguars’ playoff loss to the Bills, a reporter’s compassionate words lifted first-year coach Liam Cohen at the postgame podium, showcasing the humanity behind the game and the power of encouragement in defeat.
Buffalo defeated Jacksonville 27-24 in the wild-card round as Trevor Lawrence threw three touchdowns, but his second interception sealed the win for the Bills. Lawrence said there’s no guaranteed success, yet he believes the Jaguars’ late-season surge is sustainable, crediting “complete ownership” of the offense under head coach Liam Coen as a factor signaling a promising trajectory for next season.
Buffalo beat Jacksonville 27-24 on the road, earning its first road playoff win in 32 years, riding a balanced offense to a late fourth-quarter rally and a game-sealing sequence in which Tre’Davious White tipped the pass to Cole Bishop for the interception as the Bills praised their resilience and leadership.
The Buffalo Bills will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card Round on January 11 at 1 p.m. ET at EverBank Stadium, with the game broadcast on CBS and available for streaming via NFL Game Pass internationally. Fans can listen to the game on the Bills Radio Network across various stations.
Cam Little, a former soccer player who nearly quit football early in his career, set the NFL record for the longest field goal at 68 yards during the 2025 season, after being drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars. His journey from skepticism to record-breaking success highlights his perseverance and the impact of coaching, culminating in a historic moment that has placed him in the NFL Hall of Fame.