The Browns just got a major assist from the Buffalo Bills' playoff win, and it could set the tone for a crucial 2026 offseason in Cleveland.

Former Weber State cornerback Taron Johnson had two solo tackles for Buffalo, while former Utah punter Mitch Wishnowsky averaged 43.3 yards on three punts for the Bills. Former Highland High tight end Jackson Hawes played his first postseason game for Buffalo, though he didn’t record any statistics.

The AFC wild card round gets underway today with Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars facing off against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars open the AFC playoffs against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Follow for live updates.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills joined the Chicago Bears and Los Angeles Rams in advancing to the divisional round of the NFL playoffs

After Sunday's dramatic win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in the AFC Wild Card Round, the Buffalo Bills took a victory lap on social media.

Bills' Josh Allen ties a Tom Brady NFL record on historic leaderboard with Patrick Mahomes Josh Allen has never made a Super Bowl, but that's not because of how he performs in the playoffs. The Buffalo Bills ' superstar QB is one of the best playoff quarterbacks ever, by the numbers.

Lawrence threw two fourth-quarter touchdown passes – 6 yards to wide receiver Parker Washington as the Jaguars took a 17-13 lead with 12:55 remaining and 14 yards to running back Travis Etienne as Jacksonville regained the lead at 24-20 with 4:03 to play.