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An NFL media member 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 a chance to make a comment during Jaguars head coach Liam Cohen’s press conference.
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Jacksonville Jaguars head coach Liam Coen speaks to reporters after an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
“I want to tell you, congratulations on your success young man,” Jones-Turpin said. “You guys keep your heads up. You’ve had a very great season. You guys did a great job out there today. You just keep your heads up, okay? Ladies and gentlemen, Duval. Keep it up, we’ve got another season.”
The 19-second clip found its way around social media and sparked some outrage from journalists, while others didn’t seem to mind too 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 Sunday, Jan. 11, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Journalists argued that those covering the game only have a limited amount of time to ask questions of coaches and players and 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 reporter-fan line had been crossed too many times before.
The Jaguars fell short against the Bills, losing 27-24. Down by just three points at the half, Jacksonville squandered 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 ground. 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/Imagn Images)
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Buffalo will play the Denver Broncos in the divisional round of the playoffs.
