‘This version of the Bills hasn’t been seen since the Super Bowl era and it’s reminiscent of the post-lockout Sabres. There’s always a possibility they may come back and you can’t turn off the TV because they’re talented enough to climb out of whatever hole they dig for themselves.’
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NFL Sunday takeaways: We saw why Bills’ Allen is superior to Ravens’ Jackson
‘A halfback run lost three yards. On third-and-goal from the four, Jackson ran up the middle for two. And on fourth-and-goal from the two, rather than have Justin Tucker kick a nearly certain field goal to go up 23-20, Ravens head coach John Harbaugh elected to go for it.’
Monday’s Baltimore Coverage
After Ravens fall apart again in 23-20 loss to Bills, home misery goes from bad to worse (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens coach John Harbaugh defends late fourth-down decision in loss to Bills: ‘The best chance to win the game’ (Baltimore Sun)
Mike Preston: Forget analytics. Ravens coach John Harbaugh was wrong to go for it on fourth down vs. Bills. | Commentary (Baltimore Sun)
Five things we learned from the Ravens’ 23-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills (Baltimore Sun)
Mike Preston’s report card: Position-by-position grades for Ravens’ 23-20 loss to Bills | Commentary (Baltimore Sun)
After Marcus Peters’ sideline outburst, Ravens defend John Harbaugh’s 4th-down decision (USA Today)
Harbaugh’s Failed Gamble Seals Ravens Collapse Against Bills (AP)
Ravens’ Marcus Peters, John Harbaugh get into heated exchange on sideline: ‘Emotions run high’ (Fox News)
Baltimore Ravens’ John Harbaugh defends going for TD over field goal on 4th down in loss to Buffalo Bills: ‘It gave us the best chance to win’ (ESPN)
Ravens’ Lamar Jackson avoids sack, completes pass tipped by Mark Andrews to Devin Duvernay (ESPN)
John Harbaugh explains why Ravens passed on field goal late in fourth quarter in loss to Bills (CBS Sports)
How Ravens’ fourth-quarter meltdown — from end zone interception to untimely tackle — doomed Baltimore in loss to Bills (The Sporting News)
Ravens held scoreless in second half, Bills come back down 17 (WMAR-TV)
No shortage of blame to go around for another Ravens home collapse (WNST-AM)
#ColumnNes John Harbaugh didn’t understand the question; Ravens fans still don’t understand the decision (WNST-AM)
Controversial Roughing the Passer Call Helps Sink Ravens (BaltimoreRavens.com)
The Breakdown: Five Thoughts on Ravens’ Loss to Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)
J.K. Dobbins Is Back, Scores Two Touchdowns (BaltimoreRavens.com)
John Harbaugh, Ravens Talk About Fourth-and-Goal Try (BaltimoreRavens.com)
What the Bills Said After Comeback Win in Baltimore (BaltimoreRavens.com)
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Bills come back to beat Ravens, whose fourth-quarter TD try backfires
‘Minutes before Bass’ kick sailed through the uprights to send the visiting members of “Bills Mafia” into jubilation, Ravens fans serenaded Jackson with “MVP!” chants as he had the Ravens on the doorstep of a go-ahead score. But he threw a fourth-down interception to Jordan Poyer, the safety’s second of the game, and Allen marched his team down the field for the victory.’
4th-Down Stop, Last-Second Kick Lift Bills Past Ravens 23-20
‘“Those are games that you love winning,” Allen said. “It’s a hard-fought battle both ways. Winning on the last play of the game is always fun.”’
Bills take advantage of Lamar Jackson’s interceptions, Tyler Bass kicks game-winner as time expires
‘It was also a comeback win for Buffalo, as they were down 20-3 at one point in the game. But the Bills mustered up 20 unanswered points that began with an Isaiah McKenzie touchdown catch for four yards right before the end of the first half.’
Buffalo Bills lose receivers Isaiah McKenzie, Jamison Crowder to injuries
‘McKenzie suffered his injury in the third quarter after catching an 8-yard pass over the middle on third down. Multiple defenders were near McKenzie to make the tackle, and teammates immediately called over the athletic training staff to look at the receiver, who initially appeared to be motionless on the field.’
Ravens vs. Bills score, takeaways: Buffalo storms back from 17-point deficit to knock off Baltimore
‘Josh Allen was also heroic in the comeback victory. His start was shaky, with an interception on his first drive along with a trio of three-and-outs in the first half. The final drive before halftime catalyzed Buffalo’s surge, and the offense did a 180 in the third and fourth quarters. Allen lost slot receiver Isaiah McKenzie due to concussion and labored through at least three drops from his receivers in the rain. It didn’t matter. Allen was the Bills leading rusher with 70 yards on 11 carries, including a 4-yard scamper on a fourth-and-1 on a field goal drive in the third quarter, and the game-tying touchdown in the fourth. Once he settled in, Allen played fantastically in the rain.’
How Josh Allen and the Bills Stayed Calm and Proved They Could Win a Close One
‘We’ll get to the details on how Buffalo did it, but the important thing, the thing that struck those on the Bills’ sideline, was Allen’s demeanor in the moment—and that he did it after making the sort of breakneck plays that have become his trademark to get Buffalo down the field. There was a downfield touch throw to Dawson Knox for 20 yards on a third-and-2 that sparked the march. There was a Houdini escape on a scramble play, followed by an against-his-body bullet to Khalil Shakir two plays later, to put the Bills in field goal range.’
Bills Fans Flood Tua Tagovailoa’s Charity With Donations
‘Some fans have donated specific amounts such as $21.19, which was the score of the Bills-Dolphins game, and $17.01, which is a combination of Josh Allen’s number and Tagovailoa’s.’
Bills score 20 unanswered, come back to beat Ravens
‘The first half woes continued for Buffalo, as the team suffered another three-and-out, thanks to a pair of drops on Allen passes. However, the Bills defense was up to the task, and got the ball back for a two-minute drill.’
Opinion: Difference a week can make
‘The Bills took several body blows that may have put a lesser champion on the canvas early in Sunday’s football game against the Baltimore Ravens. They looked flat, they looked ill-prepared, and worse off, they looked out of their league through 30 minutes of football.’
Opinion: Clutch Josh Allen, super defense produce big Bills victory
‘The defense was truly a group effort but I do want to single out the play of linebackers Matt Milano and Tremaine Edmunds. Both players had outstanding performances and the pair combined for 22 tackles, four for loss and a quarterback hit. Both guys made some big time tackles on the incredibly elusive Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson and kept him from making bigger plays with his legs. Edmunds, by the way, has consistently been producing splash plays through the first four games.’
Opinion: Bills grades: Week 4 at Ravens
‘There has been no more effective drive killer like handing the football off to Zack Moss this season. Yet again, that remains the case, same with the fact that the Bills cannot put together a competent running game without Allen forcing his will upon opposing defenses.’
Opinion: Arrow Up/Arrow Down: Bills at Ravens
‘Baltimore had only four possessions after halftime. Those ended with two punts and two interceptions, both by Jordan Poyer.’