Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills

Highmark Stadium hosted a thriller on Sunday night as the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills kicked off their 2025 campaigns with an offensive showcase that turned into a fourth-quarter classic. Baltimore looked in control early, powered by Derrick Henry’s bruising runs and Lamar Jackson’s trademark creativity outside the pocket. Henry rumbled for 169 yards and two touchdowns, while Jackson mixed in clutch throws and a jaw-dropping 19-yard scramble where he covered nearly the entire field before turning upfield. By the third quarter, the Ravens held a 15-point cushion and seemed poised to silence the Buffalo crowd.

Then came the storm. Josh Allen ignited a furious Bills comeback that will be remembered for years. The Buffalo quarterback piled up 394 passing yards, added two rushing touchdowns, and delivered two scores through the air. The defining moment came on fourth down when a tipped ball miraculously found rookie Keon Coleman, keeping the drive alive and sparking the go-ahead push. Allen’s combination of power runs and precision throws left the Ravens defense gassed and scrambling to adjust.

Special teams delivered the final blow. Veteran kicker Matt Prater, making his Buffalo Bills debut, hit a clutch 43-yarder to close the first half but saved his biggest kick for last. With the clock expiring, Prater calmly drilled a 32-yard field goal to complete the rally and give the Bills a dramatic 41–40 victory. The stadium erupted as teammates mobbed Allen and Prater, celebrating a comeback that took just over four minutes of game time.

Baltimore’s offense wasn’t the problem—it was the miscues that cost them. A late Derrick Henry fumble set up Buffalo’s rally, and special teams struggles allowed field position to tilt in the Bills’ favor. DeAndre Hopkins had a strong Baltimore Ravens debut with a spectacular one-handed touchdown grab, and rookie Zay Flowers flashed explosiveness, but Baltimore’s defense could not slow Buffalo when it mattered most. The Ravens’ conservative late-game approach left plenty of time for Allen to work his magic.

The result was more than just a win—it was NFL history. The 41–40 score marked a rare Scorigami, the first time that final tally had ever been recorded. It was an emotional rollercoaster of an opener, capped off by a postgame flare-up when Lamar Jackson was seen shoving a heckling fan near the tunnel, adding a controversial footnote to an unforgettable night. For Buffalo, this comeback win could be a season-defining confidence boost, while Baltimore leaves knowing they let one slip away.