Bills Rally in Fourth Quarter to Defeat Ravens on Sunday Night Football

The Buffalo Bills opened their season with a dramatic shootout victory, edging the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 in front of a primetime audience on Sunday night in Orchard Park, New York.

Buffalo trailed by double digits entering the fourth quarter but mounted a furious rally to overtake Baltimore in the final minutes. Quarterback Josh Allen orchestrated the comeback, leading multiple scoring drives and keeping plays alive under relentless pressure. Running back James Cook contributed key gains on the ground, while wide receiver Stefon Diggs hauled in crucial receptions during the late surge.

The Ravens controlled much of the contest, with Lamar Jackson commanding the offense through a balanced mix of passing and rushing. Tight end Mark Andrews and wideout Zay Flowers were consistent weapons, helping Baltimore put up 40 points and build what looked like a decisive lead. Their defense contained Buffalo’s run game early, forcing the Bills to rely heavily on Allen’s arm.

Momentum swung in the fourth quarter when Buffalo’s defense delivered a critical stop, opening the door for Allen and the offense. The Bills capitalized with quick strikes, then secured the game-winning score in the closing stretch.

The result stood out as one of the highest-scoring thrillers of the NFL’s opening weekend, underscoring Buffalo’s ability to respond in high-pressure moments. For Baltimore, the narrow defeat raised concerns about finishing strong, as the team let a two-score lead slip away late despite dominating large portions of the game.

With the win, Buffalo improves to 1-0 and establishes itself early in the AFC race. Baltimore falls to 0-1, left to regroup after letting a potential road victory escape in the final moments.

The matchup was Buffalo’s first primetime appearance of the season, and the dramatic finish only heightens expectations for Allen and his team as they set their sights on another playoff push.

Sources: ESPN, Fox Sports, The New York Times, Yahoo Sports, New York Post