Baltimore
Ravens
4-3
52
FINAL
28
Buffalo
Bills
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a high-octane showdown, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Buffalo Bills 52-28, showcasing their offensive prowess in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With playoff implications on the line, Baltimore's explosive performance solidified their position in the conference standings while dealing a blow to Buffalo's playoff hopes.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson spearheaded the Ravens' offensive assault, throwing for 337 yards and three touchdowns, effectively dismantling the Bills' secondary. Wide receiver Ricky Pearsall emerged as a top target, racking up 115 receiving yards, while running back James Cook III put on a show for Buffalo with an impressive 225 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Ravens.
Defensively, the Ravens were able to make key stops, led by Roquan Smith, who recorded four total tackles. The turning point came in the second quarter when Baltimore's relentless pressure forced a critical turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Despite a strong effort from Buffalo's Greg Rousseau, who registered a sack, the Ravens' offense proved too formidable on this night.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 21 | 16 | 76% | 337 | 3 | 1 | 137.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 13 | 8 | 62% | 137 | 1 | 0 | 122.9 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 19 | 225 | 11.8 | 17 | 3 | 77 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 13 | 160 | 12.3 | 18 | 3 | 50 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 7 | 52 | 7.4 | 5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 6 | 49 | 8.2 | 11 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 5 | 115 | 23.0 | 69 | 0 | 55 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 3 | 85 | 28.3 | 20 | 2 | 43 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 4 | 69 | 17.3 | 16 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 1 | 65 | 65.0 | 42 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 1 | 48 | 48.0 | 14 | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| De'Von Achane | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 9 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kei'Trel Clark | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 25 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harrison Mevis | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

