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What We Learned in the N.F.L.’s Wild-Card Round

Trevor Lawrence led a comeback that was emblematic of the Jaguars’ resilience, while Josh Allen’s trademark big plays almost let the Dolphins take down the Bills.

Josh Allen’s reliance on hero ball almost cost the Bills a win.Credit...Joshua Bessex/Associated Press

Teams don’t suddenly turn into champions when the postseason begins. If anything, the even matchups and heightened stakes force opponents to rely more heavily on what they’ve done best all year since there’s little room for experimentation.

The Bills have ridden quarterback Josh Allen’s daring to the postseason, riding the risk roller coaster the whole way.