The Buffalo Bills absolutely rolled over the Baltimore Ravens at home on Sunday, snagging a dominant 36-10 victory. But let’s be real: the score barely scratches the surface of what went down, especially with Lamar Jackson’s game-changing exit on the very first play from scrimmage due to a thumb injury. Yeah, you read that right: *first play*.
The First Play Fiasco That Shifted Everything
It was a nightmare start for the Ravens. Lamar Jackson, the heart of their offense, went down with a thumb injury right out of the gate and never returned. That was it for him. Suddenly, the Ravens were scrambling, first with Tyler Huntley, who also picked up an injury, and then with third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano forced into action for most of the game. You just can’t recover from that kind of chaos against a team like Buffalo. The Ravens managed a measly 144 total yards all game, only 68 through the air and 76 on the ground. Fagnano finished with 10 completions on 21 attempts for just 91 passing yards, zero touchdowns, and one interception. Derrick Henry did punch in a touchdown run in the first quarter, 11 carries for 53 yards, but that was pretty much the only bright spot for Baltimore. Rashod Bateman caught one pass for 22 yards, and that’s it for the notable receiving work. It was a complete shutdown once Jackson was out.
Josh Allen and the Bills Took Full Control
On the flip side, Josh Allen and the Bills didn’t just take advantage, they *dominated*. They racked up 426 total yards, with 280 coming through the air and 146 on the ground. Allen started the scoring with a touchdown run early, and they never looked back. He put on a show, going 21 of 34 for 289 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Allen even crossed the 300-total-yard mark in this easy win. Even better, with his 23-yard touchdown pass to Dalton Kincaid in the fourth quarter, Allen officially became the Bills’ all-time leader in passing touchdowns. Kincaid pulled in 4 catches for 86 yards. D.J. Moore also hauled in an 11-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter. James Cook was steady on the ground with 21 rushes for 80 yards and a touchdown. Kicker Tyler Bass was on fire in the first half, nailing three field goals from 56, 22, and 51 yards to give Buffalo a nine-point lead by halftime. This was a statement game for the Bills.
What’s Next: AFC Top Seeds and a QB Crisis
Buffalo is now sitting pretty at 5-1, looking like a real contender for the top seed in the AFC. Their momentum is undeniable. They’ve got a massive matchup next Monday against the Minnesota Vikings, which the source is calling a “potential Super Bowl preview.” Meanwhile, the Ravens are officially in crisis mode. At 4-4, and with Lamar Jackson reportedly going on IR, they’ve got to figure out their entire quarterback situation. It’s a huge blow to their season. They’re set to host the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday night, and you have to wonder what kind of offense they’ll be able to put on the field. This injury changes everything for Baltimore, and the rest of the AFC just took notice.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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