Buffalo
Bills
0-0
31
FINAL
17
Baltimore
Ravens
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Buffalo Bills kicked off their 2027 season with a convincing 31-17 victory over the Baltimore Ravens. With both teams looking to make a statement in Week 1, the Bills showcased their offensive prowess while establishing themselves as early contenders in the league.
Josh Allen led the charge for Buffalo, throwing for 262 yards and three touchdowns, proving once again why he's one of the league's elite quarterbacks. Complementing his efforts was James Cook III, who racked up 85 rushing yards, keeping the Ravens' defense on its heels. Despite the loss, Omari Evans had a standout performance for Baltimore, amassing an impressive 177 receiving yards, though it wasn't enough to turn the tide.
Buffalo's defense played a critical role in securing the win, highlighted by Greg Rousseau's dominant performance, recording 4.5 sacks to disrupt Baltimore's offensive rhythm. Christian Benford added to the defensive showcase with an interception that halted a promising drive, marking a pivotal moment in the game. The Bills' ability to pressure the quarterback and create turnovers ultimately sealed the victory, setting a strong tone for the season ahead.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 27 | 18 | 67% | 262 | 3 | 0 | 135.1 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 21 | 13 | 62% | 238 | 0 | 1 | 81.0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 13 | 85 | 6.5 | 13 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 27 | 6.8 | 3 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kewan Lacey | HB | 5 | 12 | 2.4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 4 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omari Evans | WR | 6 | 177 | 29.5 | 29 | 0 | 63 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 10 | 125 | 12.5 | 124 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Nyziah Hunter | WR | 2 | 74 | 37.0 | 39 | 1 | 68 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 27 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 4 | 25 | 6.3 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 6 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | — | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 10 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Raleek Brown | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Parker | REDG | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julio Humphrey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Elliot Washington II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Johnson | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 32 |
| Tyler Bass | K | 1 | 1 | 4 | 21 |

