The recent clash between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens was nothing short of a nail-biting thriller
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! On January 19, 2025, these two AFC powerhouses faced off in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York
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. The game ended with a close 27-25 victory for the Bills, propelling them to the AFC Championship Game for the first time since the 2020 season
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The game started with both teams trading touchdowns in the first quarter
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. Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson connected with wide receiver Rashod Bateman for a 16-yard touchdown, while Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen rushed for a 1-yard score to tie the game at 7-7
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. The Bills took the lead in the second quarter with two more touchdowns, one by Allen and another by running back James Cook
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. The Ravens managed to score a field goal and a touchdown of their own, but the Bills led 21-10 at halftime
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The third quarter saw the Ravens clawing back into the game with a field goal and a touchdown by running back Derrick Henry
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. However, the Bills responded with a field goal of their own, making it 24-19 in their favor going into the final quarter
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The fourth quarter was a tense back-and-forth battle. The Ravens scored a touchdown with a 24-yard pass from Jackson to Isaiah Likely, bringing the score to 24-25
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. The Bills then managed to score a field goal, extending their lead to 27-25
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. In the final minutes, the Ravens had a chance to tie the game with a two-point conversion, but unfortunately for them, tight end Mark Andrews dropped the pass, sealing the victory for the Bills
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The Bills’ defense played a crucial role in their win, forcing three turnovers, including two fumbles by Jackson
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. Safety Damar Hamlin and linebacker Terrel Bernard were standout performers on defense, with Hamlin recording eight tackles and a sack, and Bernard forcing a fumble
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. On offense, Josh Allen’s dual-threat performance was key, as he threw for 127 yards and rushed for 21 yards, scoring two touchdowns
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This game was a testament to the resilience and determination of both teams, but ultimately, it was the Bills who advanced to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game
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. The matchup between Allen and Jackson was highly anticipated, and while it didn’t quite live up to the offensive fireworks some might have expected, it was a gritty, hard-fought battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very end.
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