The Buffalo Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 with a game-winning field goal in a Week 1 thriller. Josh Allen led a fourth-quarter comeback after a crucial late fumble by Derrick Henry.
Ravens Dominate First Three Quarters
The Baltimore Ravens’ offense was formidable for most of the game, scoring on each of its first five possessions. Derrick Henry, who rushed for nearly 2,000 yards last season, had touchdown runs of 30 and 46 yards.
Lamar Jackson added a rushing touchdown of his own.
New Ravens receiver DeAndre Hopkins caught a 29-yard touchdown pass, and new kicker Tyler Loop successfully made his first career field goal from 52 yards out. The Ravens built a substantial lead entering the final quarter of play.
A Critical Derrick Henry Fumble
A key turning point occurred with 3:10 remaining in the fourth quarter. With Baltimore leading 40-32, Derrick Henry fumbled the ball, which the Bills recovered, shifting momentum in the matchup between AFC heavyweights.
Josh Allen Leads Fourth Quarter Rally
Following the turnover, reigning league MVP Josh Allen led the Bills on a scoring drive. He capped it with a rushing touchdown, one of his four total touchdowns in the game, bringing Buffalo within two points.
The subsequent two-point conversion attempt failed.
Allen finished the contest with 394 passing yards, 30 rushing yards, two passing touchdowns, and two rushing touchdowns. The Bills outscored the Ravens 22-6 in the final quarter.
Bills vs Ravens Highlights Final Drive
After the Bills’ defense forced a three-and-out, Allen got the ball back with limited time. A 32-yard catch by Josh Palmer moved the Bills into field goal range.
Keon Coleman followed with a 25-yard reception to Baltimore’s nine-yard line with 46 seconds left.
This set the stage for the Bills walk-off field goal. Matt Prater kicked the 32-yard game-winner as time expired, completing a 16-point unanswered run to secure the 41-40 victory.
