For the first time since 2020, the Bills will begin their postseason away from home. Buffalo had a strong showing during the 2025 regular season, finishing with a record of 12-5, highlighted by impressive performances from Josh Allen and James Cook III. Allen was in the discussion for the MVP award, while Cook led the league in rushing after previously being the top touchdown scorer.
Despite their successes, the Bills were unable to secure the AFC East title, which went to the Patriots for the first time since 2019, when they were led by Tom Brady. As the Bills prepare for their wild-card matchup, here”s what fans need to know.
The Bills will take on the Jaguars in the wild-card round on Sunday, January 11. The game is set to kick off at 1 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on CBS. Jim Nantz will serve as the play-by-play announcer, with Tony Romo providing analysis and Tracy Wolfson reporting from the sidelines. For those who prefer streaming, the game will be available on Fubo and Paramount+, both of which offer options for new subscribers to try the service for free.
This season has been remarkable for the Jaguars, who finished with a 13-4 record, winning their first AFC South title since 2022. The Jaguars are currently on an impressive eight-game winning streak, having secured victories against teams like the Texans, 49ers, Chargers, and Broncos.
As the playoffs unfold, the Bills will look to capitalize on their momentum and aim for a successful postseason run. Fans are eager to see how this matchup will play out as both teams strive for playoff glory.
The complete NFL playoff schedule is as follows:
- Wild-card Round
- Saturday, January 10
- Panthers vs. Rams at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox, Fubo
- Bears vs. Packers at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video
- Sunday, January 11
- Jaguars vs. Bills at 1 p.m. ET on CBS, Fubo, Paramount+
- Eagles vs. 49ers at 4:30 p.m. ET on Fox, Fubo
- Patriots vs. Chargers at 8:15 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock
- Monday, January 12
- Steelers vs. Texans at 8:15 p.m. ET on ESPN, ABC, ESPN App, Fubo
- Divisional Round
- Saturday, January 17
- TBD at 4:30 p.m. ET
- TBD at 8:15 p.m. ET
- Sunday, January 18
- TBD at 3 p.m. ET
- TBD at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Conference Championships
- Sunday, January 25
- AFC Championship at 3 p.m. ET on CBS, Paramount+, Fubo
- NFC Championship at 6:30 p.m. ET on Fox, Fubo
- Super Bowl 60
- Sunday, February 8
- TBD at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock
