Baltimore
Ravens
4-3
31
FINAL
16
Buffalo
Bills
1-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a crucial Week 8 matchup of the 2026 season, the Baltimore Ravens topped the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 31-16, solidifying their position as a contender in the league. The Ravens showcased their dominance on both sides of the ball, while the Bills struggled to keep pace throughout the game.
Derrick Henry was the standout performer for Baltimore, racking up an impressive 126 rushing yards and finding the end zone, providing a powerful offensive presence. Despite Buffalo's Josh Allen leading in passing yards with 197, the Bills couldn't translate that into effective scoring opportunities. DJ Moore contributed with 67 receiving yards, but it wasnβt enough to spark a comeback.
Defensively, the Ravens were able to disrupt Buffalo's rhythm, with Roquan Smith delivering a crucial sack that shifted momentum in the second half. The turning point came when Baltimore's defense forced a turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and control the game. With the Ravens' balanced attack and solid defensive performance, they effectively outlasted the Bills, leaving Buffalo searching for answers moving forward.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 29 | 20 | 69% | 197 | 0 | 0 | 87.8 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 28 | 19 | 68% | 152 | 0 | 0 | 81.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 14 | 126 | 9.0 | 88 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 14 | 42 | 3.0 | 13 | 1 | 14 | 1 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 7 | 38 | 5.4 | 22 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 12 | 19 | 1.6 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 12 | 1.7 | β | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 2 | 2 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | β | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 67 | 13.4 | 10 | 0 | 29 | 1 |
| Dont'e Thornton Jr | WR | 9 | 65 | 7.2 | 9 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 13 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 44 | 14.7 | 4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 2 | 29 | 14.5 | 2 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey Palmer | WR | 3 | 26 | 8.7 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 4 | 19 | 4.8 | β | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Tyreek Hill | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 8 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | β | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jackson Hawes | TE | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Keleki Latu | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Matt Hibner | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | β | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | β | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TJ Parker | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marte Mapu | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cobie Durant | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Alford | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 41 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 33 |

