"Goff is coming off a season that saw him post a career-best 111.8 passer rating, which was second-best in the NFL behind Jackson. He completed 72.4% of his passes, including an early-season game during which all 18 of his throws were completed, and logged a career-high 37 touchdown passes.

Harbaugh said he respects Allen's passion for winning, which is another trait he shares with Jackson. In his rookie season, Allen took exception to something Ravens legend Terrell Suggs said or did and let him know about it.

The Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round on Sunday with a trip to the AFC championship game on the line. Baltimore is looking to make it for the second straight year while the Bills are looking to get back for the first time in five years.