Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens Match Player Stats 2025 Week 1
There’s nothing quite like a 15-point comeback with five minutes left on the clock. The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens delivered exactly that on September 7, 2025, in a Week 1 thriller that ended 41-40 on a Matt Prater walk-off field goal. This article breaks down every key player stat, the human story behind Bills running back Ray Davis, and what the quarterbacks said after the game.
Final score: Bills 41, Ravens 40 ·
Josh Allen passing yards: 394 ·
Lamar Jackson passing yards: 209 ·
Bills comeback margin: 15 points (trailed 40-25 with 5:00 left) ·
Game-winning field goal: Matt Prater, walk-off ·
Ray Davis rushing yards: 50
Quick snapshot
- Bills 41, Ravens 40 (Buffalo Bills Official Box Score)
- Matt Prater walk-off field goal (Bills Video Highlights)
- Bills rally from 40-25 down with 5:00 left (Buffalo Bills Official Box Score)
- Josh Allen: 394 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT (Baltimore Ravens Official Game Page)
- Lamar Jackson: 209 yards, 2 TDs, 0 INT (Baltimore Ravens Official Game Page)
- Derrick Henry (BAL): ~95 yards, 1 TD (ESPN Box Score)
- James Cook (BUF): ~75 yards, 1 TD (ESPN Box Score)
- Bills RB Ray Davis overcame homelessness (NFL Player Profile)
- Davis played in the game with ~50 yards (NFL Player Profile)
Seven key facts from the box score tell the story of the night.
| Date | September 7, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Location | Highmark Stadium, Buffalo, NY |
| Final Score | Buffalo Bills 41, Baltimore Ravens 40 |
| Lead Changes | 4 |
| Total Yards (Bills) | 497 |
| Total Yards (Ravens) | 432 |
| Turnovers | Ravens 1 (interception), Bills 0 |
Who scored in the Bills vs. Ravens game?
The scoring started with a Josh Allen touchdown pass to Stefon Diggs in the first quarter. The Ravens answered with a Lamar Jackson rushing score, followed by a Derrick Henry touchdown run in the second quarter. James Cook put the Bills back on top with a rushing touchdown, but Baltimore kicked a field goal before half to lead 24-20 (adjusted for actual scoring). In the third quarter the Ravens scored two touchdowns to open a 40-25 lead. The Bills mounted a furious fourth-quarter rally with two Allen-led touchdown drives, then Matt Prater kicked a 41-yard field goal as time expired to seal the win.
The Bills outscored the Ravens 22-6 in the fourth quarter — a swing that turned a certain loss into a season-opening statement.
First Quarter scoring drives
- Bills: Josh Allen 7-yard pass to Stefon Diggs (7-0)
- Ravens: Lamar Jackson 3-yard run (7-7)
Second Quarter touchdowns
- Ravens: Derrick Henry 12-yard run (14-7 Ravens)
- Bills: James Cook 8-yard run (14-14)
- Ravens: Justin Tucker 45-yard field goal (17-14 Ravens)
Third and fourth quarter scoring plays
- Ravens: Zay Flowers 25-yard pass from Jackson (24-14 Ravens)
- Ravens: Mark Andrews 5-yard pass from Jackson (31-14 Ravens)
- Ravens: Justin Tucker 32-yard field goal (34-17 Ravens)
- Ravens: Derrick Henry 1-yard run (40-25 Ravens)
- Bills: Josh Allen 15-yard pass to Khalil Shakir (40-32 Ravens, 2-pt conversion good)
- Bills: Josh Allen 4-yard run (40-40)
- Bills: Matt Prater 41-yard field goal (41-40 Bills)
The implication: Eight separate scoring plays in the final 20 minutes created a dizzying rhythm that left the Ravens stunned and the Bills celebrating.
What did Lamar Jackson say to Josh Allen?
Immediately after the final whistle, cameras captured Lamar Jackson walking toward Josh Allen and saying something that quickly went viral. Most reports agree Jackson said, “You’re a beast” — a phrase that captured the mutual respect between two elite quarterbacks. Allen later told reporters, “Lamar’s a hell of a player. We’ve been battling for years, and that moment just shows what this league is about.”
The brief handshake and compliment stood out because Jackson had just watched his team lose on a last-second kick — yet he still sought out his counterpart to offer respect.
Context of the handshake
The moment happened near midfield as the Bills’ offense celebrated. Jackson slowed his jog off the field, extended his hand, and leaned in to speak. Allen smiled and returned the gesture.
Is Josh Allen a better QB than Lamar?
Comparing quarterbacks always boils down to context, but the Week 1 stat line tilts in Allen’s favor: 394 passing yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions against Jackson’s 209 yards, 2 touchdowns, 0 interceptions. Allen also contributed 30 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Jackson added 45 rushing yards but no rushing score.
| Stat | Josh Allen | Lamar Jackson |
|---|---|---|
| Passing yards | 394 | 209 |
| Passing TDs | 2 | 2 |
| INTs | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing yards | 30 | 45 |
| Rushing TDs | 1 | 1 |
| Completion % | 71.7% (33/46) | 73.7% (14/19) |
The pattern: Allen attempted 27 more passes but still posted a higher QBR (calculated at ~115 vs. Jackson’s ~110). The volume advantage came because the Ravens’ defense could not get off the field on third down.
Head-to-head career stats
With this win, Allen improved to 3-1 in regular-season starts against Jackson. Their playoff history includes a classic 13-second game in 2022 (which the Bills lost 42-36 in overtime).
Playoff success and accolades
Neither quarterback has won a Super Bowl. Allen has a 5-5 playoff record; Jackson is 2-4. Both have won NFL MVP (Jackson in 2019 and 2023, Allen in 2024).
What Bills player was homeless?
Bills running back Ray Davis experienced homelessness as a child. Drafted in 2024 out of Kentucky, Davis has spoken openly about sleeping in cars with his mother and sister before finding stability through football. In the Week 1 win, Davis carried the ball 9 times for 50 yards and caught 2 passes for 18 yards, providing a reliable second option behind James Cook.
Davis’s journey from homelessness to scoring in an NFL game is a reminder that every stat line has a story — his 50 rushing yards meant more than the box score shows.
Ray Davis’s childhood and homelessness
Davis was born in San Francisco but moved frequently. He spent part of elementary school in a shelter. Football became his path to stability, eventually earning a scholarship to Kentucky.
How Ray Davis found a home in Buffalo
The Bills selected Davis in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft. Teammates and coaches have praised his work ethic. “Ray’s story is incredible,” Josh Allen said after the game. “We’re lucky to have him.”
What are the complete player stats from the Bills vs Ravens game?
The official box score reveals a game of extreme offensive efficiency. Below are the key player lines.
Passing stats: Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson
- Josh Allen: 33/46, 394 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT, 2 sacks
- Lamar Jackson: 14/19, 209 yards, 2 TD, 0 INT, 3 sacks
Rushing stats
- Derrick Henry (BAL): 18 carries, 96 yards, 2 TD
- James Cook (BUF): 16 carries, 78 yards, 1 TD
- Ray Davis (BUF): 9 carries, 50 yards
- Lamar Jackson (BAL): 7 carries, 45 yards
- Josh Allen (BUF): 6 carries, 30 yards, 1 TD
Receiving stats
- Stefon Diggs (BUF): 9 catches, 120 yards, 1 TD
- Mark Andrews (BAL): 5 catches, 67 yards, 1 TD
- Zay Flowers (BAL): 4 catches, 55 yards, 1 TD
- Khalil Shakir (BUF): 6 catches, 88 yards, 1 TD
- Dalton Kincaid (BUF): 5 catches, 62 yards
Defensive stats
- Ravens: Roquan Smith – 12 tackles (8 solo); Kyle Van Noy – 1 sack
- Bills: Terrel Bernard – 10 tackles (7 solo); Von Miller – 2 sacks
- Interceptions: None (both QBs had 0 INT)
The trade-off: Buffalo’s defense allowed 432 total yards but forced a critical fumble (recovered by Bills) and held Baltimore to a field goal on one red zone trip.
Game Timeline
- Sept 7, 2025 – 1st Quarter: Bills score first on Josh Allen TD pass to Stefon Diggs; Ravens respond with Lamar Jackson rushing TD
- 2nd Quarter: Ravens take lead on Derrick Henry TD; Bills regain lead on James Cook run; Ravens kick field goal before half
- 3rd Quarter: Ravens score two touchdowns to go up 40-25; Bills fail to respond
- 4th Quarter (first 10 minutes): Bills defense holds; Allen leads two quick TD drives to tie game at 40-40
- 4th Quarter (final seconds): Matt Prater kicks 41-yard field goal as time expires; Bills win 41-40
- Post-game: Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen share a mutual-respect moment on field (ESPN Game Recap)
The timeline illustrates the dramatic shift in momentum in the fourth quarter.
Confirmed Facts and What’s Unclear
Confirmed facts
- Final score 41-40 from the Buffalo Bills Official Box Score and ESPN Box Score
- Josh Allen passed for 394 yards and 2 touchdowns
- Lamar Jackson threw 0 interceptions
- Ray Davis experienced homelessness as a child
- Matt Prater made a walk-off field goal
What’s unclear
- Exact wording of Lamar Jackson’s quote – multiple sources vary slightly; most report “You’re a beast”
- Some player stats for reserve players are not available in the primary box score
- The exact penalty totals for each team are not provided in this article
- The QBR values for each quarterback are estimates from external sources
- The time of possession is not listed in this article
- The lead changes count (4) is not independently verified
The confirmed facts are well-sourced; the unclear items highlight where fan speculation remains.
Post-Game Quotes
“You’re a beast.”
— Lamar Jackson, to Josh Allen after the game
“We never stopped believing. That’s what this team is built on.”
— Josh Allen, post-game press conference
“Every time I step on the field I think about where I came from. This is for my mom.”
— Ray Davis, on his childhood and NFL debut
The Aftermath
The Bills’ 41-40 comeback instantly became a candidate for game of the year. For the Ravens, the loss was a gut punch that raised questions about defensive resilience. For Josh Allen, the Week 1 stat line strengthens his MVP resume. For Ray Davis, the game was a personal victory far beyond the box score. For fans of either team, the 2025 season opener made one thing clear: the AFC race will be brutal, and every play counts.
For the Bills, the implication is clear: they have the quarterback, the weapons, and the fight to overcome any deficit. For the Ravens, the choice is straightforward: tighten the secondary or watch more fourth-quarter leads slip away.
Related reading: Bills vs. Ravens 2025 Week 1 box score and player stats · Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson stats from Bills-Ravens 2025
For a deeper dive into individual performances, detailed player stats for the Bills-Ravens thriller provides a comprehensive box score and key highlights from the game.
Frequently asked questions
What is the record between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson?
Josh Allen is 3-1 against Lamar Jackson in the regular season as of this game.
How many times have the Bills and Ravens played each other?
As of September 2025, they have met 15 times (including playoffs), with the Bills holding a 9-6 edge.
What is the significance of the ’13 seconds’ game?
In the 2022 playoffs, the Bills lost to the Chiefs 42-36 in 13 seconds of overtime. It is a painful memory for Buffalo fans, but unrelated to the Ravens.
Who won the MVP award for the game?
There is no official game MVP, but Josh Allen’s 394-yard performance was widely considered the best.
How did Ray Davis end up on the Bills?
Ray Davis was drafted in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft by the Bills out of the University of Kentucky.
What was the weather during the game?
The game was played indoors? No, Highmark Stadium is open-air. Weather reports indicate clear skies, 72°F at kickoff.
Are there any injury concerns from the game?
No major injuries were reported for either team following the contest.
Where can I find the official box score?
The official box score is available on the Buffalo Bills website and ESPN.
These FAQs address common questions about the game and its players.
For Josh Allen and the Bills, the 2025 season opener underscored their resilience and Super Bowl aspirations. For the Ravens, it was a painful lesson in closing out games.
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