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A member of the NFL media sparked a heated debate on social media following the Jacksonville Jaguars’ playoff loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon.
Jacksonville Free Press Associate Editor Lynn Jones-Turpin had the opportunity to comment during Jaguars head coach Liam Coen’s press conference.
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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen speaks with reporters after an NFL Wild Card Playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, January 11, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
“I congratulate you on your success, young man,” Jones-Turpin said. “Keep your heads up. You guys have had a great season. You did a great job today. Just keep your heads up, okay? Ladies and gentlemen, Duval. Keep up the good work, we’ve got another season.”
The 19-second clip made the rounds on social media and sparked some outrage among journalists, while others didn’t seem to care as much.
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Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Parker Washington (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the second half of an NFL wild card playoff football game on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026 in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Reporters argued that those covering the game only have a limited amount of time to ask questions of coaches and players and that others should not show their fandom too much. Meanwhile, some fans argued that members of the media should not take themselves too seriously and that the line between reporter and fan had been crossed too many times before.
The Jaguars came up short against the Bills, losing 27-24. Jacksonville was only three points down going into the half, but wasted a chance to put at least three points on the board in the red zone and Cam Little missed a crucial kick just before halftime.
Jacksonville’s defense also had no answer for Josh Allen on the field. Allen had two rushing touchdowns and a passing touchdown to Dalton Kincaid.
Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen before an AFC Wild Card Round game against the Buffalo Bills at EverBank Stadium on January 11, 2026. (Melina Myers/Image Images)
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Buffalo will play the Denver Broncos in the Divisional Round of the playoffs.
