Buffalo vs. Jacksonville: Wild Card Weekend Showdown

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Analysis of the Upcoming NFL Wildcard Weekend Matchups

The first game of the NFL Wildcard Weekend will feature Buffalo against Jacksonville on Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. Buffalo, despite not attracting a significant number of bets, is favored by 1.5 points. This game draws parallels to the upcoming Green Bay vs. Chicago game, where the higher-seeded team, Chicago, is also favored at home.

Despite being the underdog in this matchup, Jacksonville has been performing exceptionally well lately. However, the analysis indicates that Buffalo's experience in playoffs and a tougher regular-season schedule justifies its favorite status. Notably, Jacksonville's four losses this season included three against current playoff teams and one against Cincinnati before Joe Burrow's injury.

The discussion also questions the real advantage of Jacksonville's home field, suggesting that it may not significantly influence the game's outcome.