The Baltimore Ravens travel to Highmark Stadium on Sunday to face the Buffalo Bills in a key AFC matchup. The Ravens enter at 4-3 and sit fourth in the AFC North, while the Bills lead the AFC East at 5-1. The biggest storyline is the return of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who missed three games with an ankle injury. Backup Tyler Huntley went 1-2 in his starts. On the other side, Bills quarterback Josh Allen continues to rank among the AFC's elite.
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Baltimore is coming off a 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and has dropped two straight, last winning in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. Buffalo enjoyed a bye week after a 33-30 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, extending their win streak to two games; their last loss came in Week 4 against the New England Patriots.
Quarterback Stats
Before his injury, Jackson posted a 3-1 record with a 70.8% completion rate, six touchdowns and one interception. In five career games against Buffalo, he has thrown for 678 yards, eight touchdowns and three interceptions. Huntley completed 69.8% of his passes with four touchdowns and one interception in four appearances. Allen leads the league's highest-scoring offense but has struggled with turnovers.
Head-to-Head History
With Jackson and Allen, Ravens-Bills games have become instant classics. Jackson holds a 3-2 regular-season edge, but Allen has won both playoff meetings. The all-time series is tied 7-7, including two Buffalo playoff wins. The Ravens have lost the last two matchups.
Keys to Victory
Baltimore must stop surrendering double-digit halftime leads, having blown 10+ point advantages in back-to-back losses. Buffalo, with extra preparation time, needs to protect the ball despite its high-powered offense.
Game Information
Date: Sunday, Nov. 1 | Time: 1 p.m. ET | Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York. TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+. Odds: Bills favored by 3 points (via DraftKings).
Prediction
The game is expected to be close. Jackson's return adds motivation, but home-field advantage and extra rest give Buffalo the edge. Predicted final: Bills 33, Ravens 30.
