The Ringer NFL Show Bills Survive, 49ers Stun Eagles, and How We Talk About Justin Herbert
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Jan 12, 2026 
In this engaging conversation, sports journalist Billy Gil shares insights on the NFL wild-card action. He discusses Josh Allen's injury concerns and the Bills' playoff strategies, debating their controversial tactics in crunch time. Billy evaluates Trevor Lawrence's performance and reflects on media dynamics in Jacksonville. The duo also dissects the 49ers' stunning upset over the Eagles, analyzing Nick Sirianni's future and team morale. Lastly, they tackle Justin Herbert's playoff struggles and the Chargers' potential offseason moves.
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Bills Are Still A Coin-Flip Team
- The Bills still feel like a coin-flip playoff team despite advancing after a messy win.
- Josh Allen's toughness and late-game drives keep Buffalo legitimately dangerous in deep runs.
Use Clock To Limit Opponent Opportunities
- Consider kneeling at the one to drain the clock and preserve scoring chances when opponent has no timeouts.
- That strategy can leave the opponent with under 20 seconds and minimal chance to respond.
Jaguars' Progress Needs Proof
- The Jaguars showed promise under Doug Pederson's successor but consistency remains a question.
- Liam Cohen earned goodwill despite the playoff loss and will be judged by next season's follow-through.