Jacksonville Jaguars rookie running back Bhayshul Tuten announced himself on the playoff stage in dramatic fashion during the AFC Wild Card matchup against the Buffalo Bills, ripping off three consecutive carries for 47 yards in the opening quarter to expose early cracks in Buffalo’s run defense.
The explosive sequence came moments after Buffalo opened the scoring with a field goal, as Jacksonville responded with a methodical ground drive powered almost entirely by Tuten. The rookie’s burst and balance flipped field position instantly, helping the Jaguars level the score at 3–3 and injecting early belief into a charged postseason atmosphere.
Tuten, a 2025 draft pick out of Virginia Tech, showed why he has become one of Jacksonville’s most trusted offensive weapons this season. Standing at 5-foot-9 and 209 pounds, he combines compact power with sharp acceleration, traits that were on full display as he slipped through first contact and punished hesitant gaps in the Bills’ front.
The moment did not go unnoticed by fans. Social media quickly filled with sarcastic jabs aimed at Buffalo’s defense, with supporters questioning how a unit allowing 4.8 yards per carry during the 2025 regular season could expect to survive January football without tightening its run fits.
Bhayshul Tuten carries it three straight times for 47 yards!
— NFL (@NFL) January 11, 2026
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For Jacksonville, the drive was more than just an early score. It reinforced a clear playoff blueprint: lean on the ground game, shorten possessions, and keep pressure off the quarterback against a Bills team built to strike quickly through the air. Tuten entered the postseason with over 700 rushing yards and multiple momentum-shifting runs on his résumé, and this opening-quarter surge only strengthened his case as the Jaguars’ offensive tone-setter.
Buffalo, meanwhile, faces a familiar postseason concern. If they fail to slow the run, opponents will continue to control tempo and limit Josh Allen’s opportunities. With Tuten finding rhythm early, the AFC Wild Card battle immediately took on a physical edge that could define the rest of the night.
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