Lamar Jackson exited the game on the very first play from scrimmage, injuring his right thumb after an incompletion. That devastating blow set the tone for the entire afternoon, as the Ravens ultimately got absolutely rolled by Josh Allen and the Bills 36-10.
The Quarterback Nightmare Unfolds
Baltimore’s day went from bad to worse faster than you can blink. Not only was Lamar Jackson out immediately, but backup Tyler Huntley also suffered a toe injury in the first half! Can you believe it? That meant undrafted rookie Joe Fagnano, who was the emergency third quarterback, was suddenly thrust into his NFL debut. With two QBs down, the Ravens truly had no chance against a red-hot Bills squad.
Bills Dominate, Ravens Struggle to Keep Up
The Bills led from start to finish, completely outclassing Baltimore on all fronts. Josh Allen was a nightmare for the Ravens’ defense, completing 21 of 34 passes for 289 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He wasn’t done there, adding another 30 rushing yards and a touchdown on seven carries. James Cook carved up the ground game with 21 carries for 80 yards and a touchdown, while Dalton Kincaid (four catches, 86 yards, touchdown) and DJ Moore (four catches, 82 yards, touchdown, despite losing a fumble) shredded the secondary. The numbers tell the story: Buffalo outgained the Ravens a staggering 426 yards to just 144.
On the Ravens’ side, Joe Fagnano did his best under impossible circumstances, going 10-of-21 for 91 yards and an interception. Derrick Henry fought for 53 yards and a touchdown on 11 carries, but it was nowhere near enough to overcome the massive deficit and the loss of both starting and backup quarterbacks.
This devastating loss drops the Ravens to a concerning 4-4 record. Meanwhile, the Bills are absolutely flying, moving to a dominant 6-1 on the season. You’ve gotta wonder how Baltimore picks themselves up after a game where they lost two quarterbacks and got thoroughly demolished like this.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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