Baltimore
Ravens
5-2
42
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a commanding performance, the Baltimore Ravens topped the Buffalo Bills 42-27 in Week 8 of the 2026 season. With this victory, the Ravens solidify their playoff positioning while the Bills face an uphill battle as they look to regain momentum in the second half of the season.
Leading the charge for Baltimore was their quarterback, who threw for 273 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing precision and poise throughout the game. Complementing the passing attack, a standout performance from the Ravens' running back with 146 rushing yards kept the Bills' defense on their heels. Additionally, a wide receiver contributed significantly with 128 receiving yards, making key plays to extend drives and put points on the board.
Defensively, the Ravens applied consistent pressure, with one sack contributing to their overall dominance. While Cole Bishop of the Bills recorded five tackles and an interception, the Ravens' defensive effort stifled the Bills' offense at critical moments, particularly in the second quarter when Baltimore established a commanding lead. The turning point came when the Ravens intercepted a pass, shifting momentum and allowing them to pull away from Buffalo, ultimately sealing the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 27 | 22 | 81% | 273 | 3 | 1 | 130.4 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 23 | 13 | 57% | 238 | 2 | 1 | 103.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 15 | 146 | 9.7 | 21 | 3 | 38 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 11 | 27 | 2.5 | 13 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 7 | 128 | 18.3 | 45 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 4 | 87 | 21.8 | 28 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 8 | 76 | 9.5 | 8 | 2 | 22 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 2 | 60 | 30.0 | 22 | 0 | 46 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 41 | 13.7 | 33 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | WR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 8 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 3 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 2 | 17 | 8.5 | 13 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 6 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cole Bishop | FS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Mack | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | SAM | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Aeneas Peebles | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Teddye Buchanan | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |

