In a game that was as much a psychological battle as it was a clash of AFC titans, the Buffalo Bills overcame a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 on Sunday Night Football. The thrilling season opener, a rematch of last season’s AFC Divisional playoff game, was decided by a last-second field goal from Bills’ new kicker, Matt Prater, capping off one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent memory.
Buffalo Bills Shifting Momentum and Star Power
The narrative of the game seemed firmly in the hands of the Baltimore Ravens for much of the second half. Led by the dynamic duo of running back Derrick Henry and wide receiver Zay Flowers, Baltimore’s offense was nearly unstoppable. Henry, in his Ravens debut, turned back the clock with a vintage performance, amassing 169 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 46-yard sprint in the fourth quarter that extended Baltimore’s lead to 40-25 with just over 11 minutes remaining.
Flowers also had a career night, racking up 143 receiving yards, his most in a single game. The Ravens’ offense also featured a jaw-dropping one-handed touchdown catch from veteran wideout DeAndre Hopkins, showing he still has plenty left in the tank (Source: BaltimoreRavens.com).
What Josh Allen has done in the past 5-6 minutes you really can’t put into words… he’s just an unstoppable MEGASTAR
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— John Frascella (Football) (@NFLFrascella) September 8, 2025
However, Buffalo’s offense, led by MVP Josh Allen, refused to quit. Despite trailing by two scores late in the game, Allen orchestrated a furious comeback. The Buffalo Bills scored 16 unanswered points in the final four minutes, a stunning turn of events that began with a crucial Ravens fumble. The Bills capitalized on the turnover, with Allen finding rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman for a touchdown after a tipped pass. Allen followed that up with a 1-yard rushing touchdown on a quarterback sneak to bring the Bills within two points, though the two-point conversion failed (Source: The Washington Post).
Buffalo Bills Final Stand
With the Buffalo Bills still trailing, the Ravens had an opportunity to run out the clock, but a quick three-and-out gave the ball back to Buffalo with just 1:26 on the clock. Allen, known for his late-game heroics, led a nine-play, 66-yard drive, setting up Prater for the game-winning kick.
Prater, who was signed to replace the injured Tyler Bass, drilled the 32-yard field goal as time expired, sealing the 41-40 victory and sending the home crowd into a frenzy (Source: The Washington Post).
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New Faces, Big Moments for both Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens
The game showcased some of the new additions for both teams. For the Bills, veteran kicker Matt Prater and rookie wide receiver Keon Coleman stepped up in crucial moments. Coleman’s fourth-down touchdown catch was a high-risk, high-reward play that kept Buffalo’s hopes alive. On the defensive side, new Buffalo Bills defensive end Joey Bosa had a sack and was a disruptive force throughout the game (Source: NFL.com). For the Ravens, Henry’s stellar performance and Hopkins’s highlight-reel catch proved that their offseason moves were paying dividends, even in a loss.
For the Ravens, the defeat is a “heartbreaker” and a familiar one in Buffalo, but their performance—especially from the new acquisitions—suggests a promising season ahead. For the Bills, the improbable comeback is a statement win, showing their resilience and cementing their status as a top contender in the AFC.
