When the Buffalo Bills square off against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday afternoon, the stakes will be far lower than the last time these teams met. Since Jacksonville defeated the Bills 10-3 in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs last year, kick-starting a run to the AFC Championship game that very nearly led to the franchise’s first Super Bowl appearance, each team has experienced a reversal of fortunes.
With identical 3-7 records, both teams are struggling to compete consistently. Horrendous offensive showings, especially from the quarterback position, have been a constant in both teams’ seasons, while highly-touted running backs have struggled to gain traction in both teal and royal blue.