On this vibrant Sunday Night Football, the Ravens soared high, leaving the Bills scrambling as Baltimore leads 21-3 at halftime.
Ravens’ Explosive Offensive Start
The Ravens were off to a blazing start, making the end zone dance on each of their first three drives. The fireworks began almost immediately. On Baltimore’s very first play from scrimmage, running back Derrick Henry took the ball a staggering 87 yards to the house – a run that now stands as the longest in the Ravens’ storied history. The crowd roared like a thousand condors taking flight.
- **Derrick Henry** – 87-yard record-breaking touchdown
- **Tyler Bass** – 50-yard field goal for the Bills
- **Justice Hill** – 19-yard touchdown catch
Buffalo’s Struggles and Misfires
Following a respectable 50-yard field goal by Tyler Bass, the Bills couldn’t capitalize on the momentum. Once Henry added another feather to his cap with his first receiving touchdown since 2019, it was clear the Ravens were on a roll, making it 14-3 in the blink of an eye.
Then came another highlight—Justice Hill caught a 19-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson, extending the Ravens’ lead to 18 points with 7:34 remaining in the second quarter. Talk about pulverizing the defense like a master chef with a mortar and pestle!
Jackson’s Slippery Fingers and Allen’s Missed Opportunity
Even Lamar Jackson’s untimely fumble couldn’t derail Baltimore’s momentum. In a heartbeat-turning moment, Jackson lost the ball while running late in the second quarter. Yet, disaster for Baltimore was narrowly avoided when Bills QB Josh Allen found rookie Keon Coleman open down the left sideline. But alas, Coleman must have buttered his hands pregame, as the ball slipped right through his fingers for a heart-wrenching incompletion.
In a scene reminiscent of a deer being chased by wolves, Allen was flushed from the pocket on third down and forced to throw the ball away, leaving Buffalo’s offense grasping at straws.
- **Josh Allen** – 9-of-16 passing for 42 yards, 21 rushing yards on five carries
- **Derrick Henry** – 109 rushing yards on nine carries
- **Lamar Jackson** – 11-of-13 passing for 135 yards, two TDs, 26 rushing yards, one lost fumble
- **Justice Hill** – Four catches for 57 yards, one touchdown, an 11-yard rush
Buffalo Safety Under Evaluation
Adding insult to injury, Buffalo’s Taylor Rapp is being evaluated for a head injury, further compounding their woes. It’s like watching a ship hit by wave after wave during a stormy sea voyage.
The second half kickoff will see the Ravens with the first possession again, gearing up to potentially extend their lead further. Buckle up, folks – this game’s only getting started!
