Bills Pull Off Miraculous 15-Point Comeback to Edge Ravens in NFL Season Opener Thriller

Historic Comeback Marks Spectacular Season Opening

The Baltimore Ravens appeared to have the game well in hand, leading 40-25 with just under 12 minutes remaining. However, Buffalo responded with a touchdown and then capitalized on a recovered fumble for another score, setting the stage for one of the most remarkable comebacks in recent NFL history.

Star Performances on Both Sides

Bills quarterback Josh Allen delivered an outstanding performance, throwing for 394 yards and two touchdowns while adding 33 yards and two scores on the ground. Wide receiver Keon Coleman emerged as a key playmaker, leading the Bills with 112 receiving yards and a touchdown. For the Ravens, Lamar Jackson showed his dual-threat capabilities, passing for 210 yards with two touchdowns and rushing for 70 yards with a touchdown.

Critical Turning Point

The game’s pivotal moment came with 3:10 remaining when Ravens running back Derrick Henry fumbled as Baltimore was trying to run out the clock while leading 40-32. Buffalo capitalized quickly, scoring within two minutes to pull within 40-38. After forcing a Ravens punt, the Bills orchestrated a final drive that culminated in Matt Prater’s game-winning 32-yard field goal as time expired.

Historical Significance

The comeback was particularly noteworthy as ESPN Analytics calculated the Ravens’ win probability at 99.1% with less than five minutes remaining. Buffalo joined an exclusive club as only the fourth team since 2000 to win after trailing by 15 or more points in the final four minutes of the fourth quarter, and the first to accomplish this feat since the 2017 New Orleans Saints.

Looking Ahead

This spectacular opener suggests potential postseason implications, though the Ravens will need to address their late-game execution. The loss particularly stings for Baltimore, highlighting a concerning pattern under Coach Harbaugh’s leadership regarding the team’s ability to maintain late leads.