Baltimore
Ravens
11-5
21
FINAL
18
Buffalo
Bills
9-7
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested season opener, the Away team narrowly defeated Home with a final score of 21-18. Both teams were eager to set the tone for the new season, but it was Away who ultimately emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Leading the charge for Away was quarterback Josh Allen, who threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns, demonstrating accuracy and poise under pressure. Derrick Henry added vital ground support with 71 rushing yards, while Khalil Shakir was a standout in the receiving game, racking up 98 yards and keeping drives alive with key receptions.
Defensively, Kyle Van Noy was a game-changer, recording four sacks that disrupted Home's rhythm and put them on the back foot. Terrel Bernard also made his presence felt with 11 total tackles, ensuring that no big plays went unchecked. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Van Noy's relentless pressure forced a crucial turnover on downs, sealing the game for Away and giving them a strong start to the season.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 25 | 20 | 199 | 2 | 0 | 126.5 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 26 | 16 | 190 | 1 | 0 | 96.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 14 | 71 | 5.1 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 14 | 59 | 4.2 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 6 | 15 | 2.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keaton Mitchell | HB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 8 | 98 | 12.3 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | WR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 6 | 47 | 7.8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Brandin Cooks | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 2 | 9 | 0 |
| Keon Coleman | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Van Noy | LEDGE | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Green | LEDGE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tre'Davious White | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey Bosa | REDGE | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Milano | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taron Johnson | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kenneth Murray Jr | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont Jones | REDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDGE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Tampa | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe Andreessen | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Damar Hamlin | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 2 | 1 | 49 |
| Mitch Wishnowsky | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

