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The Buffalo Bills are turning to the NFL postseason against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Following an offseason that has built Super Bowl hopes, can the Bills turn their fortunes in the right direction and make that a reality after a bumpy year?
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Before we even get to the team's next kickoff, there will be a lot of Bills-related discussions and conversations to be had throughout the coming days.
With that, here are five storylines to watch for during the lead up to Bills (12-5) against the Jaguars (13-3) on Sunday at Everbank Stadium:
The Jags' streak
![(EDITOR’S NOTE: Resubmitted with alternate crop.) Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to throw during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7, capturing the AFC South title. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]](https://s.yimg.com/ny/api/res/1.2/F5N9bKRxXy36qxLyfdMT_A--/YXBwaWQ9aGlnaGxhbmRlcjt3PTk2MDtoPTYzODtjZj13ZWJw/https://media.zenfs.com/en/buffalo_bills_wire_usa_today_sports_articles_253/a4b3cf435dbf0442a0255bd43a442650)
(EDITOR’S NOTE: Resubmitted with alternate crop.) Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) looks to throw during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup at EverBank Stadium, Sunday, Jan. 4, 2026, in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars defeated the Titans 41-7, capturing the AFC South title. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
The Jaguars are no team for the Bills to overlook. The AFC South winners are the hottest team in the NFL heading into the postseason. It will be tough a tough, confident opponent awaiting Buffalo.
Ground game
Dec 28, 2025; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills running back James Cook III (4) runs the ball against Philadelphia Eagles linebacker Jalyx Hunt (58) during the second quarter at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
The No. 1 topic ahead of kickoff will not relate to the passing attacks led by the Jaguars' Trevor Lawrence and Bills' Josh Allen. The ground game is the focus.
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Throughout the 2025 season, Buffalo's offense has always looked better when they've gotten running back James Cook involved successfully. Cook won the NFL's rushing title and the Bills were the No. 1 rushing offense in the league, putting up 159.6 yards per game.
On the flip side, the Jags allowed only 85.6 rushing yards per game, making them the NFL's best run defense.
This could be your determining factor..
Josh's foot
Sep 23, 2024; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images
Allen will still play his part, of course.
The last time we saw him, Allen was hampered by a foot injury. Did time off in Week 18 help him and other starters that were nursing injuries?
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Who is kicking?
Nov 30, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills place kicker Matt Prater (15) kicks a field goal during the second quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
The Bills are monitoring the health of kicker Matt Prater (quad). He played in Week 18 but did not finish the game. While something potentially overlooked, Buffalo needs someone they can rely on in the playoffs.
The national narrative
Aug 17, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott (left) and quarterback Josh Allen (17) talk on the field before the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
Throughout the week, the national narrative will be the Bills and Allen having this chance to make their first Super Bowl. There is no Patrick Mahomes, Joe Burrow or Lamar Jackson in the AFC postseason.
Get ready to hear about that narrative this week.
This article originally appeared on Bills Wire: Bills at Jaguars: 5 storylines to watch for ahead of wild-card round
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