Baltimore
Ravens
6-1
20
FINAL
31
Buffalo
Bills
3-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a pivotal Week 8 matchup, the Buffalo Bills topped the Baltimore Ravens 31-20, solidifying their position in the playoff race. With both teams vying for momentum, the Bills delivered a decisive performance at home, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive strength.
Lamar Jackson led the Ravens in the air, throwing for 190 yards and three touchdowns. However, it was James Cook III who shined on the ground for Buffalo, racking up 131 rushing yards and proving to be a constant threat. Khalil Shakir also made his mark, contributing 97 receiving yards, helping the Bills maintain a balanced attack.
Buffalo's defense played a crucial role in the victory, with Christian Benford leading the team with four total tackles and making a pivotal interception. Greg Rousseau was a force on the defensive line, recording two sacks that disrupted Baltimore's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came in the second half when Benford's interception shifted momentum back to the Bills, allowing them to control the clock and secure the win.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 25 | 14 | 190 | 3 | 2 | 86.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 7 | 158 | 2 | 0 | 137.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 15 | 131 | 8.7 | 2 | 57 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 14 | 67 | 4.8 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 97 | 24.3 | 0 | 35 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 55 | 18.3 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 2 | 52 | 26.0 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 1 | 27 | 27.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 14 | 4.7 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Antonio Gibson | HB | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian Benford | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mekhi Blackmon | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 30 |

