鈥?Blake Bortles never had a game like this.Not in college. Not in high school. Not in peewee football. Not even in the backyard against family and friends.Bortles put together one decent drive all day Authentic Kyzir White Jersey , doing as much with his legs as his arm, and the defensive-minded Jacksonville Jaguars eked out an ugly and sometimes unwatchable 10-3 victory against the Buffalo Bills in an AFC wild-card game Sunday.Bortles became the second starting quarterback in the past 25 years to win a playoff game with more rushing yards (88) than passing (87). Atlanta's Michael Vick also did it against the St. Louis Rams in the 2004 playoffs."That's usually not ideal for a quarterback," Bortles said.It was enough to help the third-seeded Jaguars (11-6) get to the next round against No. 2 seed Pittsburgh.The sixth-seeded Bills (9-8) will head home after ending the longest, current playoff drought in North American professional sports."We had bigger goals," Buffalo linebacker Preston Brown said. "Once we got in the dance, we didn't want to be one and done. We didn't want to treat this like a bowl game, go down to Florida and everybody relaxes. We wanted to move on."This really stings to lose in this way when you hold them to 10 points. We just didn't find a way to hold them to zero points to win the game."Bortles was a big reason Jacksonville won its first playoff game since January 2008. He was big reason it was so close, too.This was far from a passing clinic. It was more like a painful exercise in overcoming poor passing.Bortles made up for it with his scrambling ability. He had several long runs, with the highlight coming in the fourth quarter when he fumbled a shotgun snap, picked it up and outran two defenders for an 18-yard gain.The play prompted a Bills assistant to slam his clipboard to the ground, which left Bortles smiling as he flipped the ball to an official."We weren't sharp. We made some bad plays and did some stupid stuff," Bortles said. "But we found a way to win, and that's all that matters."He completed 12 of 23 passes for 87 yards, with a touchdown. His TD pass to backup tight end Ben Koyack late in the third quarter was his best throw of the game. It also was a gutsy call on fourth-and-goal from the 1.Bortles did the rest on the ground, picking up first downs and helping Jacksonville win its first playoff game at home since the 1999 season."He found a way Lions Cheap Jerseys ," cornerback Aaron Colvin said. "You've got to find a way. Whatever it takes, we've got to get to these goals we talked about. All this work we put in in the offseason is for moments like this. For him to find a way and do it with his legs, I have the utmost respect for him."The Bills had plenty of chances down the stretch, but a huge penalty against tight end Charles Clay, a dropped pass by Zay Jones and then a tackle that knocked quarterback Tyrod Taylor out of the game ended any threat of a comeback.Taylor's helmet slammed hard against the ground after getting thrown down by Dante Fowler Jr. He had to be helped off the field, forcing backup Nathan Peterman into the game with 1:27 remaining.All-Pro cornerback Jalen Ramsey tipped and then intercepted Peterman's third pass, and the Jaguars ran out the clock."I don't care what people call it, we got a playoff win," Ramsey said. "We're going to come to work for another week while other teams are sitting home."YARDAGE NUMBERSThe Bills finished with 263 yards, 119 of those coming from hobbled running back LeSean McCoy (ankle). The Jags had a measly 230 yards, the team's third-fewest total of the season. Leonard Fournette ran 21 times for 57 yards.HUGE SWINGTrailing 10-3 with about six minutes to play, the Bills looked as if they picked up a first down on an 11-yard pass from Tyrod Taylor to Clay. Jacksonville players standing on the sideline pointed to Clay's feet, and coach Doug Marrone threw the challenge flag. Officials overturned the completion, saying Clay was out of bounds and setting up a third-and-10 play from the Jacksonville 48-yard line. Linebacker Myles Jack sacked Taylor on the next play, forcing a punt.INJURIESBills: Safety Micah Hyde left the game in the third quarter and was being evaluated for a concussion. Cornerback Tre'Davious White went to the locker room in the fourth to be treated for cramps. Safety Colt Anderson injured his right shoulder in the fourth trying to make a diving interception.Jaguars: Linebacker Paul Posluszny (hip) left Youth Cody Latimer Jersey , tried to return and then headed to the locker room. He did not return. Receiver/punt returner Jaydon Mickens (hamstring) also left the game.UP NEXTThe Jaguars will play at second-seeded Pittsburgh next Sunday, a rematch from Week 5. Ben Roethlisberger threw five interceptions, and Jacksonville won 30-9. The Steelers have won 10 of 11 since, the lone loss coming against New England."I'm sure they're thinking that game was a fluke," Ramsey said. Ray Allen has enjoyed watching former teammate LeBron James lead Cleveland through the NBA playoffs. And it's not much different than what Allen saw almost daily when the two were part of the Miami Heat's run to a NBA title in 2013.

"He's the main cog of what the Cavaliers are doing," Allen said Monday. "I don't see him doing anything outside of his spectrum. He's doing what he's been doing most of his career. When we start talking playoff basketball and about the players who are good, we expect them to do their jobs when it's time to do their jobs."

For the two-time NBA champion in Allen, there's no higher compliment.

Allen spent his stellar, 19-year career well prepared for whatever moment there was. He was a 10-time NBA all-star who helped a trophy-starved Boston to a championship in 2008, then joined James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh with the Heat to capture the 2013 crown.

Allen, the son of an Air Force veteran, starred for Hillcrest High School in Dalzell, South Carolina, about an hour east of Columbia. He returned to the Palmetto State this week to be part of the newest group of inductees into the South Carolina Athletic Hall of Fame.

"This is my first induction into any hall of fame Authentic Rick Leonard Jersey ," Allen said, smiling.

Allen, 42, left the game after the 2014 season as the NBA leader in career 3-pointers made – more than 400 more than Reggie Miller in second place. Allen's also known for several big moments on the court, including his seven 3-pointers in the sixth and final game of the 2008 title series to defeat the Los Angeles Lakers to help the Celtics win their first championship since 1986.

It was Allen's 3-pointer from the right corner for the Heat in game six of the 2013 series with San Antonio that tied things at 95-all, a game Miami would go on to win in overtime before closing out the title run a game later.

Allen, who also played for Milwaukee and Seattle , prefers remembering the smaller moments, ones fans don't see where teammates practice together and commit to let their talent and effort loose in games.

"The moments when the guys counted on me to come through for them," he said. "Just being accountable."

That's what Allen sees from James as much in a first-quarter blocked shot or box out as in a last-second banker to defeat Toronto in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

"It's being a good teammate," he said. "The people see the big shots, but what we see is, `Man, he was a great teammate. He was always there."'

As far as the all-time debate, Allen gives the edge to Michael Jordan over James. Playing against both of them Adrian Clayborn Jersey Patriots , Allen said Jordan "didn't have any weaknesses. There was just no way that you could stop him."

Allen is certain James, especially with more playoff showings like this season, will make a stronger case for the top spot.

Allen missed Boston's opening game conference finals win over Cleveland and James on Sunday as he had just returned from China where he was promoting the NBA. It's a country hungry for more of the game, Allen said. He said he met one fan there who had his signature sneakers from his early days in Milwaukee.

He's not pulling for the Celtics or Cavaliers, just more compelling playoff basketball.

And there should be plenty of that Tuesday night when Golden State plays at Houston, and when there should be plenty of 3-pointers being tossed up.

Allen, though one of the all-time great long-range shooters in the NBA, doesn't enjoy talking about the role he played in the evolution of game, where 3-pointers are being shot in record numbers. Allen attempted 500 or more 3s just three times in 19 seasons. Steph Curry and Klay Thompson have each done that for the Warriors the past six seasons.

"I just believe I did what I was supposed to do when I had my time," Allen said. "I try never to play those woulda, coulda, shouldas."

Allen credited his time in South Carolina for learning to overcome adversity on being a military child mixing with civilian students who knew little about life on an air base.

"This is a place that grew me up as a young person," Allen said. "It's where I got my start."

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