It was a dominant Sunday night in Baltimore. From the very first offensive play, the Ravens outmatched the Buffalo Bills, winning 35-10 at M&T Bank Stadium.
Derrick Henry got it going early as Baltimore ran all over their opponent for the second week in a row, finishing with 271 rushing yards. Lamar Jackson dazzled with three total touchdowns, and the Ravens' defense feasted all night.
After a scare last week in Dallas, the Ravens slammed the door shut on the Bills to improve to 2-2 on the season and beat one of the best teams in the NFL.
Here's how it happened:
Turning Point
With the momentum in Buffalo's favor during the third quarter, outside linebacker Kyle Van Noy came up in a big way. On a trick play, Van Noy struck Josh Allen's arm as he went to pass, forcing a fumble that was recovered by Kyle Hamilton. The Ravens went right down the field for a touchdown on their ensuing drive, jumping ahead 28-10.
Top Play
Henry wasted no time. On Baltimore's first offensive play, Henry took a handoff 87-yard down the right side for a touchdown. He outran multiple Bills defenders and topped out at 21.29 mph, according to NextGen Stats. It was the longest run in Ravens history and sent the M&T Bank Stadium crowd into a frenzy on Darkness night.
Scoring Summary
| Scoring Play | Score | |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Quarter | Ravens: (10:50) Derrick Henry 87-yard run | 7-0, Ravens |
| Bills: (4:34) Tyler Bass 50-yard field goal | 7-3, Ravens | |
| 2nd Quarter | Ravens: (14:55) Derrick Henry 5-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 14-3, Ravens |
| Ravens: (7:34) Justice Hill 19-yard pass from Lamar Jackson | 21-3, Ravens | |
| 3rd Quarter | Bills: (11:26) Ty Johnson 3-yard run | 21-10, Ravens |
| Ravens: (2:25) Lamar Jackson 9-yard run | 28-10, Ravens | |
| 4th Quarter | Ravens: (11:23) Patrick Ricard fumble recovery in the Endzone | 35-10, Ravens |
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Stats
| Ravens | Bills | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Leader | Lamar Jackson (156 yards, 2 TDs) | Josh Allen (180 yards) |
| Receiving Leader | Justice Hill (78 yards, 1 TD) | Khalil Shakir (62 yards) |
| Rushing Leader | Derrick Henry (199 yards, 1 TD) | James Cook (39 yards) |
Defensive Stats
| Ravens | Bills | |
|---|---|---|
| Sacks | 3 for 27 yards | 1 for 1 yard |
| Turnovers Forced | 1 | 1 |
Team Stats
| Ravens | Bills | |
|---|---|---|
| Time of Possession | 31:03 | 28:57 |
| Total Yards | 427 | 237 |
| Penalties | 8 for 79 yards | 4 for 38 yards |
| 3rd Down Efficiency | 5-of-9 | 3-of-13 |
| 1st Downs | 22 | 12 |
Stock Watch
RB Derrick Henry
Henry was electric on Sunday night, running for 199 yards on 24 carries with two total touchdowns. Henry had his breakout as a Raven last week in Dallas and followed it up with an even better showing at M&T Bank Stadium. The 30-year-old still looks like his electric, dominant self.
QB Lamar Jackson
Jackson finished 13-of-18 for 156 passing yards and two touchdowns in the air. He also added 54 rushing yards and a 9-yard score on the ground. One of Jackson's best plays came when he floated a perfect 19-yard pass to Justice Hill in the end zone for Baltimore's third touchdown of the game.
OLB Kyle Van Noy
Earlier this week, Van Noy said he's "always on a heater." He's proving himself right. Van Noy now has two sacks in three consecutive games, which ties him with Justin Houston for the longest streak with multiple sacks in Ravens history. It's crazy to think that Van Noy was a free agent a little more than a year ago.
RB Justice Hill
The Ravens have an elite one-two punch at running back in Henry and Hill. Hill was Baltimore's leading receiver with six catches for 78 yards, including a touchdown, and added 18 rushing yards. Hill just signed a two-year extension in Baltimore and looks better than ever.
Baltimore's Offensive Line
After surrendering no sacks last week, Jackson was only sacked one time for one yard on Sunday. Left guard Andrew Vorhees (ankle) was inactive, but Patrick Mekari moved over from right tackle and second-round rookie Roger Rosengarten got the start at right tackle as the Ravens stayed elite on the ground. After a lot of criticism through two weeks, Baltimore's offensive line looks stellar right now.
Up Next
The Ravens travel to Cincinnati for their first AFC North game of the season at 1 p.m. on Sunday. The Bengals (1-3) are coming off their first win of the season, topping the Carolina Panthers, 34-24.
The Steelers lead the division at 3-1, but Baltimore is in sole possession of second place, followed by the Cleveland Browns (1-3) and Bengals.
