During the early window of Sunday's wild-card action, the Buffalo Bills defended their home turf at Highmark Stadium and sent the Denver Broncos packing with a 31–7 victory. Bo Nix and the Broncos got on the board early, taking a 7–0 lead before surrendering 31 straight points to the Josh Allen-led Bills offense.

At first this looked like it was going to be a blowout. Oren Burks forced a fumble on the opening kickoff. Three plays later, Jalen Hurts hit Jahan Dotson for an 11-yard touchdown. The Eagles’ defense forced consecutive punts, and Jake Elliott’s 31-yard field goal gave them a 10-0 lead at the end of the first quarter.

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – JANUARY 12: Jalen Hurts #1 of the Philadelphia Eagles rolls out during the second quarter of a game against the Green Bay Packers during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at Lincoln Financial Field on January 12, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)