The Baltimore Ravens travel to Highmark Stadium to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday in a key AFC matchup. The Ravens enter at 4-3 and sit in fourth place in the AFC North, while the Bills lead the AFC East at 5-1. The biggest storyline is the return of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, who missed three games due to an ankle injury. In his absence, Tyler Huntley went 1-2 as starter.
Before the injury, Jackson had completed 70.8% of his passes with six touchdowns and one interception over four games. Huntley posted a 69.8% completion rate with four touchdowns and one interception in four appearances. On the other side, Bills quarterback Josh Allen continues to rank among the AFC's elite. In five career games against the Bills, Jackson has thrown for 678 yards with eight touchdowns and three interceptions.
The Ravens are coming off a 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals and have lost two straight, last winning in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5. The Bills had a bye week after a 33-30 win over the Las Vegas Raiders and are on a two-game winning streak, with their only loss coming in Week 4 to the New England Patriots.
Head-to-Head History
Since Jackson and Allen entered the league, their matchups have become instant classics. Jackson holds a 3-2 regular-season edge, but Allen has won both playoff meetings. The all-time series between the franchises is tied 7-7, including two Buffalo playoff victories. The Ravens have lost their last two meetings with the Bills.
Keys to Victory
The Ravens must address a tendency to surrender halftime leads of 10+ points, which has cost them in back-to-back losses. The Bills, benefiting from extra preparation time, need to curb turnovers despite leading the league in scoring.
Where to Watch
Date: Sunday, Nov. 1 | Time: 1 p.m. ET | Location: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York | TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+ | Odds: Bills -3 (via DraftKings).
Prediction
This game is expected to be close. Jackson should return with added motivation, but the home-field advantage favors Buffalo. The Bills are predicted to win a tight contest, 33-30, in what could serve as a playoff preview.
