![]() Should Cincinnati’s passing game start to break down, they do have a high-quality running back in Mixon, who could step in as Plan B. It’s something he’s worked on improving but, especially with a battered offensive line, the Bills’ pass rushers could end up feasting on the opposing quarterback. One of the worst-kept secrets of the league is that the Bengals QB has the propensity to hold on to the football too long. What the Bills need to do to win: Meanwhile, the Bills’ job will be to sack Joe Burrow. For the Bengals, this means forcing Josh Allen into making the poor decisions that nearly doomed the Bills against the Miami Dolphins (he had two interceptions and was given “credit” for three fumbles). What the Bengals need to do to win: Welcome to the Ball Security Bowl! Whichever team limits their turnovers will most likely win the game. Photograph: Gregory Fisher/USA Today Sports Josh Allen needs to cut down on mistakes after an uneven game against the Dolphins. The Giants have the NFC’s best running back in Saquon Barkley, plus QB Daniel Jones is a threat to take the ball and run himself, having picked up 78 yards on the ground against the Minnesota Vikings last week. What the Giants need to do to win: Run the ball. New York Giants at Philadelphia Eagles (Saturday, 8.15pm EST/Sunday, 1.15am GMT) The Jaguars deserve nothing but credit for making it this deep into the postseason, but this feels like the game that exposes the gap between Lawrence and Patrick Mahomes. Jacksonville’s defense struggled to contain tight ends in general during the regular season and Kelce is significantly better than “in general”. The last time these teams faced each other, Kelce picked up 81 yards and scored a touchdown. Key player: Travis Kelce, TE, Kansas City Chiefs. Last week, the Jaguars proved they can be their own worst enemy, so the more talented Chiefs could benefit from a conservative approach that emphasizes avoiding turnovers and prioritizing time of possession. What the Chiefs need to do to win: Act as if they’ve been here before, which they have. Lawrence has to prove that his four-interception first half was playoff debut nerves. ![]() The Jaguars spotted the Los Angeles Chargers a 27-0 lead before roaring back for a comeback victory last weekend. What the Jaguars need to do to win: Trevor Lawrence has to have a brilliant first-half – or at least a not-terrible one.
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