Buffalo
Bills
10-7
27
FINAL
28
Baltimore
Ravens
13-4
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling wildcard showdown, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 28-27, securing their spot in the next round of the playoffs. The stakes were high, with both teams vying for a chance to advance in the 2026 postseason, but it was Baltimore that emerged victorious in a tightly contested battle.
Patrick Mahomes led the charge for the Ravens, throwing for 206 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his poise under pressure. Derrick Henry added a powerful ground game, racking up 100 rushing yards, while Kyle Pitts Sr. was a reliable target, finishing with 72 receiving yards. Together, this trio propelled Baltimore's offense to a crucial win.
Defensively, the Ravens were able to make key stops, but the standout for Buffalo was Bam Bam Cam, who intercepted three passes, keeping the Bills competitive throughout the game. Despite the Bills' defensive efforts, including a sack from Bruce Smith, it was Baltimore's late-game execution that proved decisive. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Mahomes connected with Pitts for a touchdown, sealing the victory and sending the Ravens to the next round.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 26 | 10 | 38% | 206 | 2 | 4 | 53.2 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 17 | 8 | 47% | 90 | 1 | 2 | 43.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 100 | 50.0 | 4 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Patrick Mahomes | QB | 10 | 60 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| Marshawn Beastmode | HB | 14 | 44 | 3.1 | 22 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 7 | 3 | 0.4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 1 | 72 | 72.0 | 30 | 1 | 72 | 0 |
| Jonathan Ogden | TE | 4 | 71 | 17.8 | 19 | 0 | 41 | 1 |
| Xavier Worthy | WR | 2 | 41 | 20.5 | 12 | 1 | 39 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Tyler Harrell | WR | 1 | 23 | 23.0 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Marshawn Beastmode | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 17 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Josh Whyle | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Brian Thomas Jr | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bam Bam Cam | SS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb Ransaw | FS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jeremy Chinn | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Zah Frazier | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| bruce smith | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Merlin Olson | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lorenzo Styles Jr | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Bush | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malachi Lawrence | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nikhai Hill-Green | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Treydan Stukes | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel Forbes Jr | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Tyler Owens | SS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandon Aubrey | K | 4 | 4 | 1 | 58 |
| Harrison Butker | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |

