Ravens' Ground Game Dominates Bills: Henry and Jackson Lead the Charge
The Baltimore Ravens secured a commanding victory over the Buffalo Bills with a final score of 35-10. This win brings the Ravens to a 2-2 record for the season, while the Bills now stand at 3-1. The game, held at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, showcased an impressive performance by both teams, but it was the Ravens who ultimately dominated on their home turf.
Key Highlights
The Ravens' offense was unstoppable, amassing a total of 427 yards with an average gain of 8 yards per play. A significant contributor to this success was Derrick Henry, who rushed for 199 yards on 24 attempts and scored one touchdown. His longest run of the game was an astounding 87 yards, which also marked his touchdown. Lamar Jackson also played a crucial role in both passing and rushing for the team. He threw for 156 yards with two touchdowns and ran for another 54 yards on six attempts, including a touchdown.
On defense, Kyle Van Noy made notable contributions with two sacks and three quarterback hits while forcing one fumble that played into Baltimore's defensive strategy effectively. The defense as a whole registered three sacks against Buffalo's quarterback and forced four three-and-outs throughout the game.
Player Performances
Jordan Stout's punting game deserves recognition as well; he punted four times totaling 177 yards and managed to place three inside Buffalo's twenty-yard line. On special teams, Justin Tucker successfully converted all five extra-point attempts following Baltimore’s touchdowns.
Justice Hill also contributed to Baltimore’s ground game with eighteen rushing yards over four attempts but it was his teammate Derrick Henry who stole the show with his explosive runs that consistently broke through Buffalo’s defense.
Looking Ahead
The Baltimore Ravens are set to face off against Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati on October 6th at 1:00 PM EDT. Fans can catch all the action live on CBS as both teams vie for another win in their season tally.
This upcoming match promises to be another exciting showdown as Baltimore looks to continue their winning momentum after dominating performance against Buffalo Bills.