Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens Match Player Stats

ORCHARD PARK, NY – The Buffalo Bills staged a heart-stopping 41-40 victory over the Baltimore Ravens in one of the most thrilling opening games of the NFL season at Highmark Stadium. The Bills rallied on the exploits of gunslinger Josh Allen, who threw for 394 yards and two touchdowns, to erase a 20-point halftime deficit and hand the Ravens their first loss, setting the AFC East on fire.

For Baltimore, Lamar Jackson’s 209 yards and two scores were not enough as a late defensive lapse allowed James Cook to score the game-winning 12-yard run with just over a minute left.

The Comeback in the Snow: Record-Breaking Thriller

The primetime duel, dubbed “The Comeback in the Snow” (despite clear skies), piled up 1,012 total yards and featured seven lead changes. Two key interceptions by Buffalo’s secondary, including a game-turning pick by Taron Johnson, fueled the comeback. It became the highest-scoring game of Week 1, with both MVP candidates duelling until the final whistle.

With the 2025 campaign just beginning, Buffalo showed its offensive depth while Baltimore flashed potential but collapsed late. Allen’s deep ball accuracy and Cook’s versatility flipped the script, while Jackson’s mobility kept the Ravens alive until the last drive. The win lifted Buffalo to 1-0, while Baltimore dropped to 0-1 heading into a gruelling divisional stretch.

Game Recap: 27-7 Hole to Incredible Comeback

Baltimore exploded early, pounding the ground game. Derrick Henry scored on a 9-yard run, then Jackson followed with an 18-yard rushing touchdown for a 14-0 lead. After a Tyler Bass field goal, Jackson uncorked a 32-yard bomb to Zay Flowers to end the first quarter at 21-3. Henry added another touchdown and Justin Tucker nailed a field goal, giving the Ravens a 27-7 halftime lead.

But the Bills stormed back after halftime. Allen hit Khalil Shakir on a 45-yard TD, then Von Miller blocked a punt to set up Cook’s short score. Allen later tied it at 27-27 with a strike to Dalton Kincaid entering the fourth quarter.

The final frame turned into chaos. Jackson found Mark Andrews to push Baltimore back ahead 34-27. Buffalo responded with another Allen-to-Shakir TD before Tucker’s field goal reclaimed the lead for the Ravens at 37-34. But a dagger 68-yard drive capped by Cook’s 12-yard game-winner sealed Buffalo’s comeback. Baltimore’s final possession ended on a failed fourth-down attempt to Flowers as the Bills’ faithful erupted.

Best Performances: Allen vs. Jackson Steal the Spotlight

Josh Allen (QB, Bills): 33/46, 394 yards, 2 TDs, 42 rushing yards. His third-quarter explosion (18 completions, 256 yards) wiped out the deficit and reignited MVP chatter.
James Cook (RB, Bills): 19 carries, 112 yards, 2 TDs; 6 catches, 58 yards. His game-winning run was a highlight-reel finish.
Khalil Shakir (WR, Bills): 9 catches, 142 yards, 2 TDs. His deep routes sparked Buffalo’s comeback.
Lamar Jackson (QB, Ravens): 14/19, 209 yards, 2 TDs; 68 rushing yards, 1 TD. Brilliant first half, but slowed late under pressure.
Derrick Henry (RB, Ravens): 18 carries, 98 yards, 2 TDs. His bruising runs gave Baltimore control early.
Zay Flowers (WR, Ravens): 8 catches, 129 yards, 1 TD. His ankle-tap sideline grab went viral.

Defence: Taron Johnson’s interception and eight tackles swung momentum for Buffalo. Patrick Queen’s 12 tackles anchored Baltimore, while Von Miller’s blocked punt and two sacks were game-changers.

Key Statistics

Player             Team  Pos  C/Att  PassYds  PassTD  RushYds  RushTD  RecYds  RecTD  Tackles  Sacks  INT
Josh Allen         BUF   QB   33/46    394       2      42       0       -       -       -       -     0
Lamar Jackson      BAL   QB   14/19    209       2      68       1       -       -       -       -     0
James Cook         BUF   RB     -       -        -     112       2      58       0       -       -     -
Derrick Henry      BAL   RB     -       -        -      98       2      12       0       -       -     -
Khalil Shakir      BUF   WR     -       -        -       -       -     142       2       -       -     -
Zay Flowers        BAL   WR     -       -        -       -       -     129       1       -       -     -
Dalton Kincaid     BUF   TE     -       -        -       -       -      76       1       -       -     -
Mark Andrews       BAL   TE     -       -        -       -       -      54       1       -       -     -
Taron Johnson      BUF   CB     -       -        -       -       -       -       -       8       0     1
Patrick Queen      BAL   LB     -       -        -       -       -       -       -      12       1     0
Von Miller         BUF   DE     -       -        -       -       -       -       -       4       2     0
Roquan Smith       BAL   LB     -       -        -       -       -       -       -       9       1     0

Source: Official NFL box score. Both teams totalled 506 yards each, but Buffalo held the edge in third-down conversions (8/15 vs 5/12) and time of possession (31:28).

Season Implications

Buffalo: The win cements the Bills as early AFC contenders. With Miami next, Allen’s arm and Cook’s balance make them dangerous. Fantasy managers should boost Shakir (WR3) and Cook (RB1 in PPR).

Baltimore: A crushing defeat, but Jackson and Henry remain reliable. The defence must improve against deep passes. A Week 2 trip to Las Vegas offers a bounce-back opportunity.

Social Media Buzz

Highmark Stadium erupted with #BillsMafia trending at 1.2 million mentions. Fans tweeted:

@BillsFanaticNY: “Josh Allen is a CHEAT CODE! That comeback tho.”
@PurpleReignBAL: “Heartbreaker. Lamar deserved better protection.”

A video of Cook’s game-winning run hit 4.1 million views on X. Analysts praised the duel, with Shannon Sharpe calling it “Best Week 1 game ever” and Rich Eisen dubbing it an “instant classic.”

Final Word

This opening-night spectacle was a reminder of the NFL’s brutal beauty—Buffalo’s resilience and Baltimore’s heartbreak. With Josh Allen vs Lamar Jackson headlining early MVP debates, one question looms large: Who will carry their team further in the chase for the Lombardi?