The Buffalo Bills secured a significant 27-24 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, marking their first road playoff win since 1992 and Josh Allen's first game-winning playoff drive. Allen, who had previously been 0-4 on the road in the postseason, overcame a physical game where he sustained multiple in-game injuries, including checks for a concussion and knee issues.
He completed 28 of 35 passes for 273 yards and a touchdown, adding 33 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, including the decisive score with just over a minute remaining. This performance came against a Jaguars team led by Trevor Lawrence, who had been on a nine-game winning streak.
Despite being outgained in yards and rushing, and committing more penalties, the Bills capitalized on key opportunities, including turnovers forced by their defense, which intercepted Lawrence twice. Allen's crucial plays, such as a 36-yard completion on a fourth-down conversion that set up the game-winning touchdown, demonstrated his ability to elevate his team.
This win is particularly significant as Allen has historically struggled in the postseason against elite quarterbacks like Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow, neither of whom are in this year's playoffs, suggesting this could be the Bills' year to break through.