NFL Week 8 • Sunday, November 1,
Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
Buffalo Bills 36, Baltimore Ravens 10
Buffalo improves to 6–1; Baltimore falls to 4–4.
The Buffalo Bills delivered a commanding 36–10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, using a balanced offensive attack, relentless defensive pressure and three Baltimore turnovers to secure their sixth win of the season.
Quarterback Josh Allen accounted for three touchdowns, running back James Cook added a rushing score, and Buffalo’s defense held Baltimore to just 144 total yards.
The victory also marked Buffalo’s 12th consecutive win following a bye week.
First Half: Buffalo Establishes Control
Buffalo opened aggressively, moving downfield on its opening possession before Allen scored on a quarterback sneak to make it 7–0.
After Baltimore went three-and-out, kicker Tyler Bass connected from 56 yards to extend the lead.
Bass added field goals of 22 and 51 yards before halftime, giving Buffalo a 16–7 advantage.
Baltimore’s offense suffered a devastating setback when Lamar Jackson injured his right thumb on the opening offensive play.
Backup Tyler Huntley subsequently left with a toe injury, forcing rookie Joe Fagnano into his NFL debut.
Buffalo’s defense capitalized, recording sacks and forcing turnovers to prevent Baltimore from establishing an offensive rhythm.
Second Half: Bills Pull Away
Baltimore briefly narrowed the deficit with a 26-yard Tyler Loop field goal, making it 16–10.
Buffalo responded immediately. Allen connected with DJ Moore for a 49-yard gain, setting up Cook’s five-yard touchdown run to extend the advantage to 23–10.
The Bills continued to dominate in the fourth quarter.
Allen connected with Moore for an 11-yard touchdown, then found tight end Dalton Kincaid for a 23-yard scoring reception.
The consecutive touchdown drives put the game beyond Baltimore’s reach.
Allen’s touchdown pass to Moore was the 259th of his Bills career, moving him past franchise legend Jim Kelly for the most passing touchdowns in team history.
Defensive Standouts
Buffalo’s defense delivered one of its strongest performances of the season.
Four sacks: The Bills consistently pressured Baltimore’s quarterbacks.
Three turnovers forced: Buffalo repeatedly gave its offense favorable field position.
144 total yards allowed: Baltimore struggled to sustain drives.
First career sacks: Defensive lineman Landon Jackson and outside linebacker TJ Parker each recorded their first career sacks.
Baltimore’s quarterback injuries were a major factor, but Buffalo’s pressure, tackling and ability to capitalize on mistakes were central to the result.
Buffalo Bills Player Statistics
Josh Allen, QB 21/34, 289 passing yards, 2 passing TDs, 1 INT; 30 rushing yards and 1 TD
James Cook, RB 80 rushing yards, 1 rushing TD
DJ Moore, WR 4 receptions, 82 yards, 1 TD
Dalton Kincaid, TE 4 receptions, 86 yards, 1 TD
Tyler Bass, K 3 field goals, including a 56-yarder
Turning Points
Allen’s opening touchdown: Buffalo immediately seized momentum and forced Baltimore to play from behind.
Jackson’s injury: Baltimore lost its starting quarterback on its first offensive snap.
Cook’s third-quarter touchdown: Buffalo restored a two-score cushion after Baltimore had trimmed the deficit to six points.
Consecutive fourth-quarter touchdowns: Allen’s scoring connections with Moore and Kincaid sealed the victory.
Final Analysis
The Bills demonstrated why they remain one of the AFC’s leading contenders.
Allen controlled the offense, Cook provided an effective ground attack, and the defense combined pressure with timely takeaways.
Buffalo will still want to reduce penalties and improve its early red-zone efficiency, but the second-half performance was impressive.
For Baltimore, the injuries to Jackson and Huntley overshadowed an already disappointing defeat, leaving significant questions about the team’s quarterback situation.
What’s next: Buffalo travels to face the Minnesota Vikings on Monday, November 9, while Baltimore prepares to host Jacksonville on Thursday night.
