Baltimore
Ravens
3-2
31
FINAL
27
Buffalo
Bills
1-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 8 matchup, the Baltimore Ravens narrowly defeated the Buffalo Bills 31-27, keeping their playoff hopes alive. With both teams vying for crucial AFC positioning, this contest showcased the intensity and skill that fans have come to expect from these franchises.
Buffalo's Josh Allen was the standout performer, throwing for 329 yards and three touchdowns, solidifying his role as a top-tier quarterback in the league. DJ Moore also shone brightly, racking up 139 receiving yards, while Derrick Henry led the Ravens' ground game with 50 rushing yards, contributing to a balanced offensive effort that ultimately secured the win.
Defensively, Nnamdi Madubuike made his mark for Baltimore with 1.5 sacks, pressuring Allen throughout the contest. The game's turning point came in the fourth quarter when the Ravens' defense stiffened, forcing a critical turnover that allowed Baltimore to maintain their lead. Despite a valiant effort from the Bills, including a key interception by Kenny Moore II, they fell just short, unable to capitalize on their offensive momentum.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | QB | 34 | 20 | 329 | 3 | 1 | 108.5 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 38 | 24 | 241 | 3 | 1 | 96.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | HB | 11 | 50 | 4.5 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 7 | 42 | 6.0 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 8 | 35 | 4.4 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| James Cook III | HB | 16 | 34 | 2.1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Josh Allen | QB | 7 | 24 | 3.4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Adam Randall | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Rasheen Ali | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| DJ Moore | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJ Moore | WR | 5 | 139 | 27.8 | 2 | 70 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 5 | 118 | 23.6 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Khalil Shakir | WR | 5 | 109 | 21.8 | 1 | 55 | 1 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 7 | 66 | 9.4 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Andre Reed | WR | 4 | 40 | 10.0 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Dalton Kincaid | TE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 3 | 27 | 9.0 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | HB | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Durham Smythe | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| James Cook III | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 5 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Benford | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris McAlister | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Reed Ball Hawk | FS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bruce Smith The Sack Man | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cole Bishop | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Maxwell Hairston | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| C.J. Gardner-Johnson | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Terrel Bernard | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Sanders | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deone Walker | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Calais Campbell | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Danna | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zion Young | LEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Bass | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 46 |
| Johnny Hekker | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 2 | 4 | 47 |

