Jacksonville Jaguars vs Buffalo Bills Match Player Stats – January 11, 2026

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Josh Allen delivered one of the defining performances of his career as the Buffalo Bills defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 27-24 at EverBank Stadium on January 11, 2026, in a dramatic and physical playoff contest. The victory marked Buffalo’s first road playoff win in 33 years and was built on Allen’s toughness, leadership and clutch execution when the Bills needed it most. He absorbed punishment throughout but kept delivering, capping the game with a one-yard rushing touchdown with just over a minute remaining to seal one of the more memorable playoff victories in recent Bills history.

Allen finished with 273 passing yards on 28-of-35 completions with one touchdown pass, adding two rushing scores to his total contribution. His efficiency — an 80% completion rate — reflected a composed and measured performance that kept Jacksonville’s defense guessing and consistently moved the chains. Running back James Cook III contributed 46 rushing yards on 15 carries to support Allen’s ground game, while Khalil Shakir caught 12 passes for 82 receiving yards to provide a reliable outlet throughout the contest.

For Jacksonville, Trevor Lawrence had a mixed outing — throwing for 207 yards with three touchdown passes but also surrendering two costly interceptions. His ability to lead the Jaguars back into the game after going behind kept the contest alive into the final minutes, and Parker Washington was his most dangerous target, hauling in 7 receptions for 107 yards and a touchdown. Travis Etienne Jr. added 67 rushing yards on 10 carries and a receiving touchdown in the fourth quarter that put Jacksonville ahead 24-20 with just over four minutes to play — a lead the Bills immediately set about erasing.

The game was defined by a breathless fourth quarter in which five touchdowns were scored. After Parker Washington’s six-yard reception gave Jacksonville a 17-13 lead, the Bills responded through Dalton Kincaid’s 15-yard touchdown catch from Allen. Etienne then put the Jaguars back in front with his 14-yard receiving touchdown, only for Allen to march Buffalo 66 yards in nine plays before diving over the line with just over a minute left to deliver the decisive score. The Jaguars were unable to mount a response and the Bills held on for a remarkable road win.

The Bills dominated time of possession — 33:49 to Jacksonville’s 26:11 — and converted 7-of-14 third down attempts compared to the Jaguars’ 5-of-9. Jacksonville out-gained Buffalo in total yards 359 to 340, but the two Jaguars turnovers proved pivotal. Buffalo’s Gregory Rousseau and Jacksonville’s Josh Hines-Allen each registered a sack, while Shaq Thompson led the Bills’ defense with 8 tackles and Eric Murray topped the Jaguars with 7. The Jaguars were also undone by penalties — committing 7 for 39 yards compared to just 2 for 10 by Buffalo.

The result ended Jacksonville’s season despite a 13-4 regular-season finish and AFC South title. Buffalo advanced as one of the AFC’s most dangerous teams, with Allen’s arm talent, mobility and toughness once again proving the decisive factor in a tight playoff thriller.

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