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In an exhilarating NFL season opener, the Buffalo Bills overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40. Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge with four touchdowns, and kicker Matt Prater sealed the win with a field goal as time expired. This game marked the Bills’ first 15-point comeback since 1967, while the Ravens were left stunned by the unexpected finish, highlighting the thrilling nature of the NFL’s opening weekend.
Buffalo, NY – The Buffalo Bills triumphed over the Baltimore Ravens with a thrilling 41-40 victory in their NFL season opener, executing a remarkable comeback after trailing by 15 points in the fourth quarter. Quarterback Josh Allen was pivotal to the team’s success, contributing four touchdowns—two through the air and two on the ground—while leading the Bills to score 22 points in the final quarter, including an impressive 16 points within the last three minutes and 56 seconds of the game.
The win marks the first 15-point comeback for the Bills since 1967, establishing a new benchmark for the franchise. The decisive moment came when newly signed 41-year-old kicker Matt Prater successfully executed a 32-yard field goal as time expired, securing Buffalo’s thrilling victory.
In an exciting battle of offensive prowess, Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson threw three touchdowns—two passing and one rushing—accumulating around 380 total yards. Ravens running back Derrick Henry also had a standout performance, rushing for 169 yards and scoring two touchdowns. Baltimore seemed to have the game in hand, leading 40-25 early in the fourth quarter, and displayed a solid offensive performance that included over 235 rushing yards, only to be unsettled by the unexpected comeback.
The Bills’ comeback began after a crucial overturned interception call against Allen, which allowed them to remain competitive. Despite failing to convert a two-point conversion attempt that could have tied the game at 40-40, Buffalo continued to press. They managed to recover a critical fumble by Henry with less than four minutes remaining, setting the stage for their final drive down the field to set up Prater’s game-winning field goal.
Allen’s fourth-quarter performance was historic, as he recorded 251 passing yards—the most by a quarterback in a single quarter in NFL history. This remarkable feat further underscored Allen’s stature as a potential MVP candidate. In addition to his impressive statistics, Allen made history as he became the first player in NFL history to achieve multiple passing and rushing touchdowns in seven of his first eight games.
While the Bills celebrated their landmark victory, the Ravens were left to contend with a striking statistic—teams leading by such a margin of points have experienced a 277-1 record in NFL history up to now, further emphasizing the unusual nature of the game’s final outcome.
The contest took place at Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium, marking it as the last season opener before the team’s anticipated move to a new stadium. The day was not without its wider implications, as the game was part of an exciting opening weekend for the NFL, which saw the Indianapolis Colts break an 11-game losing streak on opening day with a commanding 33-8 win over the Miami Dolphins. Elsewhere, Matthew Stafford of the Los Angeles Rams reached a significant milestone, becoming the 10th player in NFL history to surpass 60,000 passing yards during the weekend.
Other noteworthy performances included the Green Bay Packers edging past the Detroit Lions 27-13, featuring new player debuts, while DeAndre Hopkins of the Ravens made an impressive touchdown catch during the match. The combination of top-tier performances and noteworthy statistics across the league highlighted a thrilling start to the NFL season.
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