The Buffalo Bills’ defense knew the challenge of facing the Jacksonville Jaguars’ red-hot offense would be great. Trevor Lawrence closed his regular season on a heater, scoring 19 times across the final six games with just one turnover, and early on against Buffalo, his hot streak appeared to be extending into the postseason.
While Sean McDermott’s defense had its struggles, allowing 154 yards on the ground at 6.7 yards per carry, it came up with two crucial interceptions on Lawrence, the second one courtesy of Tre’Davious White and Cole Bishop to seal the victory.
The first came courtesy of veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson in the first quarter, returning it 19 yards and setting the Bills up in field goal range to take their first lead of the game.