JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville (13-4) hosts Buffalo (12-5) on Sunday at 1 p.m. in the AFC wild card playoff.
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Kyle Ashley
This year’s record: 13-4.
Plain and simple, I’m going with the Jags. They haven’t let me down all year, and I don’t expect them to start now. This team is locked in on one mindset, go 1–0, and it’s working. Trevor stays hot, run the football, and stop the run. That’s the recipe for success in a home playoff game. Liam Coen wants to know how it feels? It feels good. It feels real good. Give me the Jaguars to keep it rolling, — Jaguars 31, Bills 28.
Justin Barney
This year’s record: 12-5.
It’s been a special season in Jacksonville, one of the best in the franchise’s 31-year-history. And I think it continues against Buffalo. I know the national media is leaning Josh Allen and the Bills, but there’s something special about this team. Season rolls on. — Jaguars 31, Bills 27.
Alessandra Pontbriand
This year’s record: 11-6.
Playoff football back in Duval!! How exciting. The energy around town, around the facility, is infectious. EverBank Stadium will be rocking Sunday! This will be a tough matchup. Two of the best teams in the league going head-to-head with a chance to advance in the playoffs. The Bills #1 rush offense will go against the Jaguars No. 1 rush defense. Does defense win championships? Legendary head coach Nick Saban says so. That’s why I’m picking Jaguars. Roll tide.— Jaguars 24, Bills 17.
Jamal St. Cyr
This year’s record: 12-5.
Let this thing keep rolling. Jags have momentum that I don’t see stopping any time soon. Trevor Lawrence has been hot, and the Bills will be trying to slow him down. That plays right into Liam Coen’s hands. Running the ball is the bread and butter. My bet is Travis Etienne will have a big day on offense. The key on defense in my mind is Antonio Johnson. The Bills like to use their two-tight end sets, so the Jags will likely use Johnson and a three-safety look to counter it. If they can hold up against the run in that set, then the Jags should be able to control the pace of the game. — Jaguars 28, Bills 17.