How to Watch and Listen to Bills vs. Ravens in Week 1: Josh Allen looks ready to take the league by storm… again

Everything you need to know about the Week 1 matchup between the Bills and the Ravens.

Adam Zientek — NFL News Writer
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Aug 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) leads the team during warmups before a preseason game against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
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We get to watch the Buffalo Bills play meaningful football this week, and that should have the Bills Mafia ready to find the nearest folding table. Be careful, please. But in all seriousness, Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens are heading into Western New York to take on Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. It’s a heavyweight matchup and a repeat of the 2024 divisional round.

With plenty of question marks across some key positions on the roster, Buffalo has a real tough test heading into Week 1. Nevertheless, with Allen at the helm, no game is ever out of reach. With kickoff set just days away, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Week 1 contest between the Bills and Ravens.

How to watch Buffalo Bills vs. Baltimore Ravens Week 1

  • Date: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
  • Time: 8:20 p.m. ET
  • Location: Highmark Stadium
  • TV Channel: NBC (WGRZ-channel 2) for local markets
  • Radio: WGR 550 AM in Buffalo
  • Streaming services: Peacock, NFL+ (mobile – out of market)

3 Bills players to watch in Week 1 matchup against the Ravens

  • QB Josh Allen: Anytime number 17 is on the football field, all eyes are going to be on him. With no reps during any of the preseason games after winning the MVP, we’re just excited to see what he’s able to do heading into his eighth NFL season. Some new weapons in Josh Palmer and Elijah Moore, paired with the rise of Tyrell Shavers, “everyone eats” should be in full effect. Allen has talked about his desire to limit taking hard hits so that he can have a prosperous and long career, and that’s exactly what we’re hoping to see. The new look offense might have a few hiccups along the way, but watching number 17 sling the football will never get old.
  • WR Tyrell Shavers: Shavers was a camp darling and officially made the 53-man roster after years of hard work and dedication. While low on the depth chart, we’re going to be watching what kind of impact he can make not only in the receiving game but on special teams as well. He’s a great story, and we’re hoping it translates to a few catches.
  • S Cole Bishop: Sean McDermott has expressed that this unit needs to get better and that the team was still looking for that starting safety to play alongside Taylor Rapp. While injured throughout most of training camp, Bishop participated in limited reps through the team’s final two preseason contests. Will Lamar Jackson look to target the relatively inexperienced safety room? Were all the concerns from the offseason valid? We won’t have to wait long to find out.

Buffalo Bills 2025 Schedule

  • Week 1 – Sun, Sept. 7 – vs Baltimore Ravens – 8:20 p.m. EDT – NBC
  • Week 2 – Sun, Sept. 14 – @ New York Jets – 1 p.m. EDT – CBS/Paramount+
  • Week 3 – Thur, Sept. 18 – vs Miami Dolphins – 8:15 p.m. EDT – Prime Video
  • Week 4 – Sun, Sept. 28 – vs New Orleans Saints – 1 p.m. EDT – CBS/Paramount+
  • Week 5 – Sun, Oct. 5 – vs New England Patriots – 8:20 p.m. EDT – NBC
  • Week 6 – Mon, Oct. 13 – @ Atlanta Falcons  – 7:15 p.m. EDT – ESPN
  • Week 7 – Bye week
  • Week 8 – Sun, Oct. 26 – @ Carolina Panthers – 1 p.m. EDT – FOX
  • Week 9 – Sun, Nov. 2 – vs Kansas City Chiefs – 4:25 p.m. EDT – CBS/Paramount+
  • Week 10 – Sun, Nov. 9 – @ Miami Dolphins – 1 p.m. EDT – CBS/Paramount+
  • Week 11 – Sun, Nov. 16 – vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers – 1 p.m. EDT – CBS/Paramount+
  • Week 12 – Thur, Nov. 20 – @ Houston Texans – 8:15 p.m. EDT – Prime Video
  • Week 13 – Sun, Nov. 30 – @ Pittsburgh Steelers  – 4:25 p.m. EDT – CBS/Paramount+
  • Week 14 – Sun, Dec. 7 – vs Cincinnati Bengals – 4:25 p.m. EDT – FOX
  • Week 15 – Sun, Dec. 14 – @ New England Patriots – 1 p.m. EDT – CBS/Paramount+
  • Week 16 – Sun, Dec. 21 – @ Cleveland Browns – 1 p.m. EDT – CBS/Paramount+
  • Week 17 – Sun, Dec. 28 – vs Philadelphia Eagles – 4:25 p.m. EDT – FOX
  • Week 18 – TBD – vs. New York Jets – TBD – TBD

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