Ravens Fall to Relentless Bills

In one of the most thrilling games in recent NFL history, the Buffalo Bills staged a historic comeback in Week 1 of the 2025-2026 season, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 at Highmark Stadium.

Star quarterback and reigning MVP Josh Allen led an unstoppable offense in the closing minutes, overcoming a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to seal the victory with a last-minute field goal.

This rematch of last year's playoffs did not disappoint and is already emerging as a Game of the Year contender.

A Quarter to Remember: From Despair to Glory The Ravens dominated much of the game, building an apparent 40-25 lead with 11:42 remaining on the clock thanks to a devastating ground attack led by veteran running back Derrick Henry.

The former Titan rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns, including a 46-yard scamper that seemed to put the game on ice.

Two-time MVP Lamar Jackson contributed 210 yards passing, two passing touchdowns, and 70 yards rushing with another score, while wide receiver Zay Flowers shined with 143 yards on seven receptions and a touchdown, his career high.

However, fate changed drastically with 3:06 left in the game. Henry, in a fateful moment, lost a fumble at the Baltimore 38-yard line, recovered by the Bills defense.

Josh Allen, with his trademark magic, orchestrated an immediate response: a four-play drive culminated in a one-yard rushing touchdown, cutting the deficit to 40-38. Although they missed the two-point conversion, Buffalo's defense forced a three-and-out on the Ravens' next possession, returning the ball to Allen with 1:26 left.

On a nine-play, 66-yard drive that lasted just 1:26, the Bills advanced to the Baltimore 32-yard line. There, veteran kicker Matt Prater, making his Buffalo debut in place of the injured Tyler Bass, nailed a 32-yard field goal as time expired, sending the stands into a frenzy.

Buffalo scored 16 unanswered points in the final four minutes, overcoming a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit for just the third time in its history – a feat only four teams have accomplished since 2000.

Allen finished the game with a stellar performance: 394 passing yards and two passing touchdowns, plus 33 rushing yards and two rushing scores, for 424 total yards and four touchdowns. "Our team didn't give up," Allen declared hoarsely after the game. "There are people who left the stadium thinking it was over, but we believed until the end."