Refs miss crucial call in Bills vs. Ravens that nearly cost Buffalo the game plus takeaways from come-from-behind win
A thrilling victory for Buffalo.
The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens game always seemed like it was going to be an instant classic. While it didn’t quite settle the nerves of the fans for the issues on the defensive side of the football, Allen looked the part and found the end zone multiple times in a thrilling come-from-behind victory.
Buffalo was able to stop Baltimore late in the fourth quarter with Allen leading an impressive drive to steal the victory from the Ravens.
However, a bad call from the refs earlier in the contest almost cost them the game.
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Outside of the two-point conversion that didn’t count, Coleman made an impact on the contest. Late in the fourth quarter, Coleman caught a wild touchdown off a batted pass to make it a one-score game, while also setting the Bills up in excellent field goal range to win the game on the team’s next series on offense.
He’s been playing well in camp, looking to take that important next step, and appears to be doing so after just one performance. He finished his day leading the team with eight catches for 112 yards and a touchdown on 11 targets.
Bills’ defense allows Henry to have a day, Lamar works his magic
Henry has a history of dominating Buffalo, and Week 1 of the 2025 NFL season was no different. He scored multiple touchdowns and delivered a stiff arm reminiscent of Josh Norman’s days with the Bills.
Heading into the matchup, in six contests, he averaged 93 yards a game with 1.3 touchdowns. He finished the Week 1 matchup against the Bills with 18 carries for 169 yards and two passing touchdowns.
Buffalo spent important draft capital to bolster the defensive line, but it was to no avail against the Ravens, who were averaging well over 14 yards per carry at one point, ahead of the second half beginning. The additions of Joey Bosa, Larry Ogunjobi, Landon Jackson, Deone Walker, T.J. Sanders, and Michael Hoecht were brought in to be disruptive forces. Perhaps the Bills’ most disruptive defensive player was Ed Oliver throughout the contest.
Lamar Jackson was also deadly in the pocket and with his legs, showcasing exactly why he’s a two-time MVP. His receivers seemed open all day, with some inexperience in Buffalo’s secondary being targeted. While Christian Benford was able to play in the contest, Buffalo had rookie Dorian Strong opposite him. Adding in the already questionable safety unit, Jackson gashed the Bills’ defense.
The Ravens quarterback finished his day going 14 of 19 with 210 yards and two touchdowns while adding six carries for 70 yards and a touchdown with his legs.
Josh Allen makes franchise history and leads the team to an impressive game-winning drive
The reigning MVP did all that he could to help the team bring home a victory. Allen used both his arms and legs to be effective against the Ravens, and it made all the difference when the clock struck zero.
After a rushing touchdown in the contest, he became the all-time leader in rushing touchdowns in franchise history. One of the best dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL history, and this was further proof. Just to add good measure, he added a second rushing touchdown late in the fourth quarter.
Late in the fourth quarter, he put on his Superman cape and led the team to a game-winning field goal. Hope felt lost earlier in the contest, but with No. 17 at QB, the game is never fully out of reach.
Allen was 33 of 46 with 394 yards and two touchdowns passing, with 13 carries for 44 yards and two touchdowns on the ground.
Buffalo came back and fought hard, with Allen leading the team down the field late in the contest after a turnover by the defense. There’s a lot of heart, and with Allen as the quarterback, the game is never fully out of reach.
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