Baltimore
Ravens
5-2
21
FINAL
14
Buffalo
Bills
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills, finishing with a final score of 21-14. This Week 8 showdown was crucial for both teams as they vie for playoff positioning in the competitive AFC landscape. The Ravens' victory solidifies their status as a formidable contender moving forward.
Lamar Jackson led the Ravens’ offensive charge, throwing for 2 touchdowns and keeping Buffalo's defense on its toes. While Josh Allen posted impressive numbers with 216 passing yards for the Bills, it was Derrick Henry who contributed significantly on the ground for Baltimore, racking up 65 rushing yards. Keon Coleman stood out for Buffalo, leading all receivers with 73 yards, but his efforts weren’t enough to overcome the Ravens' scoring efficiency.
Defensively, the Ravens made a significant impact with Nnamdi Madubuike dominating the line of scrimmage, recording an impressive 2.5 sacks that disrupted Allen's rhythm throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Cole Bishop intercepted a critical pass, giving the Bills a glimmer of hope. Despite their efforts, the Ravens’ defense held strong, ensuring the victory and showcasing their ability to make key plays when it mattered most.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 35 | 22 | 216 | 1 | 0 | 89.7 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 24 | 19 | 141 | 2 | 1 | 101.5 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 12 | 65 | 5.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 11 | 52 | 4.7 | 0 | 18 | 1 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 11 | 46 | 4.2 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 6 | 44 | 7.3 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 4 | 38 | 9.5 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 8 | 37 | 4.6 | 0 | 22 | 1 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 3 | 1 | 0.3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Keon Coleman | WR | 7 | 73 | 10.4 | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Mecole Hardman | WR | 5 | 55 | 11.0 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 6 | 51 | 8.5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 4 | 20 | 5.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Skyler Bell | WR | 1 | 16 | 16.0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 3 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorian Williams | WILL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tony Jefferson | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Geno Stone | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley Chubb | REDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Landon Jackson | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keeanu Benton | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kaleb Elarms-Orr | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tavius Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Prater | K | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 |

