EAST RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY – SEPTEMBER 11: Quarterback Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills passes the ball for a Touchdown to Wide Receiver Stefon Diggs #14in the game between the Buffalo Bills vs the New York Jets on Monday Night Football at MetLife Stadium on September 11, 2023 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Pereira/Getty Images)
In a game where a ton of offense was expected with two MVP-candidate QBs, it was actually the defense and an ill-timed drop that proved to be the difference.
Allen Finds A Way To Get It Done
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 16: Josh Allen #17 of the Buffalo Bills calls a play at the line during the third quarter against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium on October 16, 2022 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jason Hanna/Getty Images)
Josh Allen only threw for 127 yards, but he rushed for 2 TDs and was an enormous red zone presence per usual.
Lamar Was Clutch
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND, JANUARY 20: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens throws the ball in the AFC Divisional Playoff game against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on January 20, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Texans 34-10. (Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images)
Lamar Jackson led the team to the game-tying TD, but Mark Andrews dropped the two-point conversion, giving Buffalo the victory.
James Cook and Company Control The Ground Game
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA – SEPTEMBER 12: James Cook #4 of the Buffalo Bills scores a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the first quarter in the game at Hard Rock Stadium on September 12, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Buffalo was a two-dimensional offense, running the ball 36 times for 147 yards and eating a ton of time of possession.
Big Performance Even In The Loss
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – JANUARY 06: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a play against the Los Angeles Chargers during the fourth quarter in the AFC Wild Card Playoff game at M&T Bank Stadium on January 06, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Jackson had 254 passing yards and 2 TDs and ran for 39 yards.
King Henry
KANSAS CITY, MO – SEPTEMBER 05: Derrick Henry #22 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium on September 5, 2024 in Kansas City, California. (Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
Derrick Henry had 84 yards rushing and a TD but dropped what could have been a TD pass in the first quarter.
Likely Is A TE1
BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 12: Isaiah Likely #80 of the Baltimore Ravens carries the ball against Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah #6 and Sione Takitaki #44 of the Cleveland Browns during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium on November 12, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
Isaiah Likely looks like a future star; he had 73 receiving yards and a TD.
Bills Defense Made Key Plays
The Bills defense forced three turnovers and played extremely well in the first half.
Bateman Scores Again
TAMPA, FLORIDA – OCTOBER 21: Rashod Bateman #7 of the Baltimore Ravens catches a 49-yard pass from Lamar Jackson #8 for a touchdown during the third quarter against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on October 21, 2024 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Rashod Bateman cemented his role as the WR2 with 66 receiving yards and a TD.
