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Bills CB Taron Johnson ties postseason record with 101-yard pick-six vs. Lamar Jackson

The Bills came into their divisional round game against the Ravens with a very clear plan — play zone against Lamar Jackson, and combine it with pressure.

The plan has worked marvelously so far. Through the end of the third quarter, Jackson completed just 14 of 24 passes for 162 yards, no touchdowns, and one very long interception — a 101-yard pick-six from Bills cornerback Taron Johnson.

The pick-six ties Green Bay’s George Teague for the longest in postseason history — Teague did it against the Lions and quarterback Erik Kramer in a 28-24 win in the wild-card round on January 8, 1994. (Packers fans will remember this as the “Favre-to-Sharpe Game).

It’s not the first pick six Johnson has this season, and maybe Jackson should have phoned Ben Roethlisberger and asked his advice about avoiding Johnson jumping the route. Because Johnson has a history of doing that and taking it to the house.