‘But the Bills’ offense also looks in a much better state this time of year, from a rushing attack led by James Cook that pushed around the Broncos, to a more-developed group of receiving options, including veteran Amari Cooper, acquired three weeks after that Baltimore game.’
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A photo, a philosopher and a sweatshirt: Inside the Bills’ prep for Derrick Henry, Ravens
‘By almost every statistical measure, Baltimore is the best running team in the NFL. The Ravens rank first in total rushing yards, yards per carry, percentage of runs that go for a first down and explosive runs (20+ yards). On the first play against the Bills in September, Henry ran untouched for 87 yards for the first of his two touchdowns.’
What Ravens’ Lamar Jackson is saying about playing in coldest game of career vs Bills
‘“Nah. I tried that in practice and was horrible,” Jackson said of playing with gloves. “Leave that up to Teddy Two Gloves. Teddy Bridgewater.”’
Brasky: Bills out for vengeance with Ravens coming to town
‘Where the Bills hope to find themselves is in Kansas City, or Buffalo perhaps, next week with a chance to advance to the team’s first Super Bowl since the early 1990s. But reaching that point will not be easy, as similarly to the Bills, Baltimore and its fan base have watched a number of playoff failures in recent seasons and they are equally as eager to prove its worth on the big stage in February.’
Can the Bills be successful playing ball-control offense against Baltimore?
‘The Baltimore Ravens pose a much different challenge, boasting the top run defense in the league after allowing 80.1 yards per game, 13 fewer than the No. 2 Minnesota Vikings. The Bills managed just 81 yards in the first matchup, although Cook had some early success by averaging 4.3 yards per carry.’
Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson are each other's biggest obstacle after season-long collision course
‘When the final horn sounds Sunday, one of them is going to take another step toward erasing another stigma. Allen hasn’t been able to get out of the AFC divisional round since beating Jackson and the Ravens in 2020, while Jackson is 3-4 as a starter during the playoffs.’
Sign Of The Season
‘For the fifth year in a row, the owners of Andriaccio’s Restaurant have commissioned Vince Liuzzo to create a Buffalo Bills-themed snow sculpture, in front of their restaurant. While last year’s sculpture was created in the form of a Buffalo Bills helmet with the words ‘Believe’ etched just below it, in large blue font, Liuzzo has stepped up his creative endeavors to create something individual and unique.’
Saturday's Baltimore Coverage
How Ravens’ defense rallied around Zach Orr and became ‘resilient group’ (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens and Bills have evolved dramatically since Week 4 meeting (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens WR Zay Flowers has ‘chance’ to play against Bills, John Harbaugh says (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens OC Todd Monken: System is ‘unfortunate’ for balancing coach interviews (Baltimore Sun)
Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers is doubtful against Bills because of a knee injury (AP)
Ravens list WR Zay Flowers (knee) as doubtful vs. Bills (ESPN)
Bills vs. Ravens in NFL playoffs: How Derrick Henry has helped bring out the best in Lamar Jackson, Baltimore (CBS Sports)
Zay Flowers injury update: Ravens WR has ‘a chance’ to face Bills in divisional round despite doubtful status (CBS Sports)
John Harbaugh Provides Zay Flowers Update After Ravens WR Misses Another Practice (SI)
Ed Reed Explains How Lamar Jackson Has Continued to Elevate His Game (SI)
Zay Flowers injury update: Latest news on Ravens WR’s status for NFL playoff game vs. Bills (The Sporting News)
Ravens All-Pro claims it will be ‘very simple’ to stop the Buffalo Bills offense (The Sporting News)
Ravens superfan embarks on spiritual quest to Buffalo in honor of late brother (WJZ-TV)
Ravens WR Zay Flowers completes workout ahead of Friday practice (WBFF-TV)
Ravens game status report: WR Zay Flowers doubtful to play, RS Deonte Harty questionable (WBFF-TV)
Purple Friday gets fans ready for playoff football (WBAL-TV)
Even without Zay Flowers, Ravens still have enough weapons on offense (WJZ-FM)
Roquan Smith Says Cold Buffalo Weather ‘Will Not Be a Factor at All.’ Here’s How Ravens Will Handle It. (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Zay Flowers Doubtful, But Has ‘A Chance’ to Play vs. Bills (BaltimoreRavens.com)
News & Notes: Rashod Bateman’s Red Zone Prowess Could Be Huge Factor (BaltimoreRavens.com)
What the Bills Said Ahead of Ravens Divisional Playoff Matchup (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Transcripts: Press Conferences 1/17/25 (BaltimoreRavens.com)
Ravens and Bills lost plenty of talent last offseason, but stayed in Super Bowl contention
‘Stefon Diggs, Gabe Davis, Patrick Queen and Jadeveon Clowney. Those are just a few of the key players Buffalo and Baltimore lost last offseason, when free agency and salary cap constraints threatened to knock both teams down a notch. Instead, the Bills and Ravens are right back in the second round of the playoffs, and one will advance to the AFC championship game.’
Ravens, Bills brace for frigid temps and possible snow in AFC divisional round matchup
‘FOX Weather reports freezing temperatures in the mid-teens with snow expected throughout the game. An arctic blast is expected to hit the area early Sunday morning and last throughout next week.’
How Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen have proved draft doubters wrong
‘”The skill set was there for both,” ESPN senior draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. said. “They were unique and I get that. That’s why people were misevaluating what they could be in the NFL, because they weren’t what the NFL was used to seeing.”‘
Josh Allen's Wild Touchdown Recreated in Epic Snow Sculpture Before Bills-Ravens Game
‘Before the Bills’ divisional round game against the Baltimore Ravens, upstate New York caricature artist Eric Jones found the perfect way to recreate Allen’s cool touchdown: with a gigantic snow sculpture. And not just any snow sculpture, but one that features Allen donning a Superman cape.’
Legacy lingers over Bills-Ravens matchup
‘During their first seven seasons in the NFL, Jackson and Allen have not only elevated their respective franchises into yearly contention for the AFC title, they’ve rewritten the record book when it comes to quarterbacks combining rushing and passing..’
NFL All-Pro edge rusher says Josh Allen is tougher to play against than Lamar Jackson
‘”I might say I’d rather go against Lamar with all respect,” Crosby said. “They’re both incredible, but I think Josh Allen has shown it over and over again. Even in the losses to the Chiefs in those big games in the playoffs, Josh Allen was still having career games, he just didn’t have the ball last. So I feel like Josh Allen, he’s got the clutch gene for sure and he is so dangerous running and throwing the ball.”‘
Bills get major advantage over Ravens with latest NFL injury news
‘Per Tom Pelissero, the Ravens are listing wide receiver Zay Flowers as doubtful to play in the game Sunday. Flowers injured his knee in the final week of the regular season against the Cleveland Browns and didn’t play in the team’s wild card win over the Pittsburgh Steelers.’