The Bills are in the NFL playoffs for the seventh consecutive season. Their reign atop the AFC East came to an end, however, thus, they will be on the road in Jacksonville for the NFL Wild Card Round.
The Jaguars triumphed in Week 18 to earn their second AFC South title in four seasons.
Below, you can find the opening Bills vs Jaguars odds for the NFL Wild Card Round of the playoffs next weekend.
Bills vs Jaguars Odds
| Bills Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -110 | 50.5 -110o / -110u | -120 |
| Jaguars Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 -110 | 50.5 -110o / -110u | +100 |
NFL Wild Card odds as of Monday at 12:08 a.m. ET.
Bills vs Jaguars Wild Card Preview
Buffalo Bills
The Bills are back in the playoffs for the seventh consecutive season, but this season hasn’t felt the same. It’s the first time since 2019 that Buffalo hasn’t won the division, and after splitting its games with the Patriots, Buffalo will likely have to hit the road throughout the playoffs.
Josh Allen had a bit of a down year, by his standards, but remains as dangerous as any quarterback in the NFL. Buffalo doesn’t have many dangerous targets for Allen to throw to, though tight end Dalton Kincaid has emerged as his most important weapon.
Really, though, it’s Buffalo’s power run game, led by rushing champion James Cook, that has defined the Bills’ season. Allen hasn’t played like the MVP this season in part because he hasn’t had to. Instead, he’s been able to hand the ball off and let his running back cook much of the time.
Buffalo’s defense is a major issue, though. The Bills are by far the worst playoff team against the run and could be very matchup-dependent game to game.
Sean McDermott’s defense has let Allen and the offense down time and again in the playoffs. Will this new offensive formula finally get Allen to the Super Bowl against a depleted AFC field?
Jacksonville Jaguars
The Jaguars are one of the hottest teams in the league, entering the playoffs on an eight-game win streak with a flurry of high-scoring blowout wins to end the season.
It took the Jaguars a while to find their footing with one of the greenest coaching staffs in the league, but Liam Coen and defensive coordinator Anthony Campanile have done a brilliant job with this team.
The defense has rounded into form nicely, allowing 20 points or less in all but one overtime game during this eight-game win streak, and the offense has exploded late with Trevor Lawrence playing the best ball of his career after the trade deadline addition of Jakobi Meyers.
Jacksonville does play like a young team, though. The Jaguars lead the league in penalties and play far better at home, and their offense tails off late in games after strong scripted starts.
If this young team can keep its momentum going, Jacksonville has a case as the best, most well-rounded team in the AFC.
