The Baltimore Ravens travel to Highmark Stadium to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, November 1, with kickoff at 1 p.m. ET. The Ravens enter at 4-3 and sit fourth in the AFC North, while the Bills lead the AFC East at 5-1.
Quarterback Returns
The major 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 a starter. Before the injury, Jackson had a 3-1 record with a 70.8% completion rate, six touchdowns and one interception. Huntley has a 69.8% completion rate, four touchdowns and one interception in four appearances.
Opposing Jackson is Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who remains among the AFC's elite. The Bills come off a bye week following a 33-30 win over the Las Vegas Raiders, extending their win streak to two games. The Ravens are looking to snap a two-game losing streak after a 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals; their last win came in overtime against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5.
Historical Context
Jackson is 3-2 against Allen in the regular season, but Allen holds a 2-0 playoff edge. The all-time series 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 their tendency to surrender halftime leads of 10+ points, which has cost them in back-to-back losses. The Bills, with extra preparation time, need to curb turnovers despite leading the league in scoring.
Viewing Information
The game airs on CBS and streams on Paramount+. The Bills are favored by 3 points per DraftKings.
Prediction
A close contest is expected, with Jackson's return providing motivation but the Bills' home advantage likely decisive. Projected score: Bills 33, Ravens 30.
