Baltimore
Ravens
0-7
21
FINAL
43
Buffalo
Bills
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 8 showdown, the Buffalo Bills topped the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 43-21, solidifying their place in the playoff race. This victory showcased Buffalo's powerful offense and put them in a commanding position as the season approaches its midpoint.
Lamar Jackson was impressive for the Ravens, throwing for 357 yards and three touchdowns, demonstrating his dynamic playmaking ability. However, it was Dylan Sampson who stole the show for Buffalo, rushing for an impressive 149 yards, allowing the Bills to maintain control of the game. Mark Andrews made notable contributions for Baltimore with 94 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum.
Buffalo’s defense played a crucial role in the outcome, highlighted by Greg Rousseau's standout performance, which included two interceptions and a sack. The game's turning point came when Rousseau picked off Jackson for the second time, leading to a touchdown that extended Buffalo's lead and sent the Ravens into a desperate scramble. The Bills' ability to capitalize on turnovers helped them secure a commanding victory, showcasing their resilience and depth as the season progresses.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 38 | 19 | 50% | 357 | 3 | 6 | 69.6 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 22 | 14 | 64% | 218 | 1 | 2 | 73.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 13 | 149 | 11.5 | 11 | 3 | 61 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 11 | 66 | 6.0 | 12 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 5 | 10 | 2.0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | FB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 94 | 23.5 | 9 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Devontez Walker | WR | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 15 | 2 | 42 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 86 | 21.5 | 6 | 1 | 31 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 2 | 46 | 23.0 | 31 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 42 | 21.0 | 7 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 15 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 17 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 15 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | FB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 16 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Matt Hibner | TE | 1 | 17 | 17.0 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Dylan Sampson | HB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 8 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ty Johnson | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Hancock | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Franklin Jr | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Carson Schwesinger | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tommy Doman Jr | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 3 | 4 | 30 |

