The Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills match player stats from the September 7, 2025, NFL season opener produced one of the most dramatic games of the season. Buffalo defeated Baltimore 41-40 at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York, overcoming a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit.
The game featured outstanding performances from Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry, Zay Flowers, and Keon Coleman. Allen finished with 394 passing yards and four total touchdowns, while Henry rushed for 169 yards and two scores.
Key Statistics
Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills — Game Summary
| Statistic | Baltimore Ravens | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Final Score | 40 | 41 |
| 1st Quarter | 3 | 7 |
| 2nd Quarter | 17 | 6 |
| 3rd Quarter | 14 | 6 |
| 4th Quarter | 6 | 22 |
| Total Net Yards | 432 | 497 |
| Passing Yards | 194 | 389 |
| Rushing Yards | 238 | 108 |
| First Downs | 19 | 29 |
| Time of Possession | 25:11 | 34:49 |
| Penalties | 7 | 5 |
| Penalty Yards | 51 | 38 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Result | Loss | Win |
The official Ravens game center lists 432 total yards for Baltimore and 497 for Buffalo, with Buffalo also holding a significant possession advantage.
Passing Statistics
| Player | Team | Cmp/Att | Completion % | Pass Yards | TD | INT | Passer Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | 14/19 | 73.7% | 209 | 2 | 0 | 144.4 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | 33/46 | 71.7% | 394 | 2 | 0 | 112.0 |
Jackson produced the higher passer rating, but Allen generated substantially more passing volume and yardage.
Rushing Statistics
| Player | Team | Attempts | Yards | Yards/Attempt | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | BAL | 18 | 169 | 9.4 | 49 | 2 |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 19 | 1 |
| James Cook | BUF | 13 | 44 | 3.4 | 11 | 1 |
| Josh Allen | BUF | 14 | 30 | 2.1 | 9 | 2 |
| Ty Johnson | BUF | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 17 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | BAL | 2 | -14 | -7.0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | BUF | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 |
| Ray-Ray/Other Bills rushers | BUF | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 |
The official box score records Henry’s 169 rushing yards on 18 attempts and Jackson’s 70 rushing yards on six attempts.
Receiving Statistics
| Player | Team | Receptions | Targets* | Yards | Yards/Reception | Long | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | BAL | 7 | — | 143 | 20.4 | 39 | 1 |
| Keon Coleman | BUF | 8 | — | 112 | 14.0 | 25 | 1 |
| Khalil Shakir | BUF | 6 | — | 64 | 10.7 | 26 | 0 |
| Joshua Palmer | BUF | 5 | — | 61 | 12.2 | 32 | 0 |
| James Cook | BUF | 5 | — | 58 | 11.6 | 51 | 0 |
| Dalton Kincaid | BUF | 4 | — | 48 | 12.0 | 22 | 1 |
| DeAndre Hopkins | BAL | 2 | — | 35 | 17.5 | 29 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | BUF | 2 | — | 20 | 10.0 | 12 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | BAL | 2 | — | 10 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
| Derrick Henry | BAL | 1 | — | 13 | 13.0 | 13 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | BAL | 1 | — | 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 |
| Justice Hill | BAL | 1 | — | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Elijah Moore | BUF | 1 | — | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 |
| Ray Davis | BUF | 1 | — | -1 | -1.0 | -1 | 0 |
*The official Ravens box score provides receptions, yards, longest reception and touchdowns, but does not display targets in the published table.
Career Overview
The September 7, 2025, matchup was a regular-season meeting between two AFC contenders and a rematch of the 2024 AFC Divisional Round, which Buffalo won 27-25.
Baltimore entered the game with Lamar Jackson at quarterback and Derrick Henry as its primary running back. Buffalo was led by Josh Allen, with James Cook operating as its primary running back and a receiving group that included Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Joshua Palmer and Dalton Kincaid.
The game produced 81 combined points and 929 total yards. Baltimore generated 238 rushing yards, compared with 108 from Buffalo, but Buffalo’s passing attack produced 389 yards.
The Ravens led 40-25 late in the fourth quarter before Buffalo scored 16 unanswered points. Matt Prater’s 32-yard field goal at the end of regulation completed the comeback.
Career Statistics
Because this keyword refers to a specific match, career statistics are most useful for the principal players who defined the matchup rather than every player who appeared in the game.
Josh Allen — Career Regular-Season Snapshot
| Category | Career Total* |
|---|---|
| Games | 128 |
| Passing Yards | 30,102 |
| Passing TD | 220 |
| Interceptions | 94 |
| Completion % | 64.0% |
| Rushing TD | 57+ |
| Pro Bowls | 4 |
| AP MVP Awards | 1 |
*Career figures shown are regular-season figures available in Pro Football Reference’s player record; rushing totals and some scoring categories continue to change with subsequent seasons.
Derrick Henry — Career Regular-Season Snapshot
| Category | Career Total |
|---|---|
| Games | 153 |
| Rushing Attempts | 2,662 |
| Rushing Yards | 13,018 |
| Rushing TD | 120+ |
| Teams | Tennessee Titans, Baltimore Ravens |
| 2,000-yard rushing seasons | 1 |
| NFL Offensive Player of the Year | 1 |
| NFL rushing champion | 2 |
Pro Football Reference lists Henry with 13,018 career rushing yards and 2,662 rushing attempts through the available record.
Zay Flowers — Career Receiving Snapshot
| Category | Career Total* |
|---|---|
| Games | 50 |
| Receptions | 237 |
| Receiving Yards | 3,128 |
| Team | Baltimore Ravens |
| Draft Year | 2023 |
| Position | Wide Receiver |
*Career figures from Pro Football Reference.
Season-by-Season Stats
Lamar Jackson — Regular-Season Passing
| Season | Games | Starts | Comp/Att | Passing Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 16 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 15 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 13 | 13 | 192/302 | 2,549 | 21 | 7 | 103.8 |
The 2025 season was shortened for Jackson, who finished with 2,549 passing yards, 21 touchdown passes and seven interceptions in 13 games.
Josh Allen — Regular-Season Passing
| Season | Games | Starts | Completions | Attempts | Passing Yards | TD | INT | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | 11 | 169 | 320 | 2,074 | 10 | 12 | 67.9 |
| 2019 | 16 | 16 | 271 | 461 | 3,089 | 20 | 9 | 85.3 |
| 2020 | 16 | 16 | 396 | 572 | 4,544 | 37 | 10 | 107.2 |
| 2021 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 16 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
The first three complete seasons above are directly listed in Allen’s Pro Football Reference player record. His career record through the available profile includes 30,102 passing yards and 220 touchdown passes.
2025 Match Season Leaders
| Player | 2025 Role | Match Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Josh Allen | BUF QB | 394 pass yards |
| Derrick Henry | BAL RB | 169 rush yards |
| Zay Flowers | BAL WR | 143 receiving yards |
| Keon Coleman | BUF WR | 112 receiving yards |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL QB | 209 pass yards |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL QB | 70 rush yards |
| Josh Allen | BUF QB | 30 rush yards |
The NFL’s Week 1 leaders also identified Allen as the passing-yardage leader, Henry as the rushing-yardage leader and Flowers as the receiving-yardage leader for the matchup.
Records
Several significant statistical milestones came from the Ravens-Bills game.
- 41-40 became the final score, with Buffalo winning by one point after a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback.
- Josh Allen produced 424 total yards — 394 passing and 30 rushing — and four touchdowns.
- Allen became the first player in NFL history to record 250+ passing yards and two rushing touchdowns in a single quarter.
- Allen threw for 251 yards in the fourth quarter, helping erase Baltimore’s 40-25 lead.
- Allen recorded his fifth career game with 300+ passing yards and two rushing touchdowns, an NFL record at the time.
- Derrick Henry produced 169 rushing yards and two touchdowns, including a 46-yard touchdown run.
- Zay Flowers recorded 143 receiving yards, the highest receiving total in the game.
- Buffalo scored 22 fourth-quarter points after entering the final period trailing by 15.
Awards and Honors
Josh Allen — Week 1, 2025
Josh Allen was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week following the Ravens-Bills game. He completed 33 of 46 passes for 394 yards and two touchdowns while adding 30 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns.
The award was Allen’s 16th career player-of-the-week honor at that point, extending his Buffalo franchise record.
Allen entered the game as the reigning 2024 NFL MVP, adding further significance to his Week 1 performance.
Lamar Jackson
Jackson’s career résumé includes multiple Pro Bowl selections and two NFL MVP awards. His statistical profile is built around both passing and rushing production, which was evident again against Buffalo with 209 passing yards, 70 rushing yards and three total touchdowns.
Performance Trends
Baltimore’s Rushing Advantage
The Ravens controlled the ground game. Baltimore accumulated 238 rushing yards, more than twice Buffalo’s 108 rushing yards. Henry accounted for 169 of those yards, while Jackson added 70.
Henry averaged 9.4 yards per carry, producing runs of 49 yards and 46 yards among several major gains.
Buffalo’s Passing Advantage
Buffalo countered with a major passing advantage. Allen completed 33 of 46 passes for 394 yards, while Baltimore finished with 194 net passing yards as a team.
The Bills’ receiving distribution was also broad. Coleman led the group with 112 yards, while Shakir, Palmer and Cook each exceeded 50 receiving yards.
Fourth-Quarter Shift
The most significant statistical trend occurred after halftime.
| Quarter | Ravens | Bills | Bills Margin |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 3 | 7 | +4 |
| 2nd | 17 | 6 | -11 |
| 3rd | 14 | 6 | -8 |
| 4th | 6 | 22 | +16 |
| Final | 40 | 41 | +1 |
Baltimore scored 31 points between the second and third quarters, but Buffalo’s 22-point fourth quarter completely changed the result.
Historical Context
The Ravens and Bills have a relatively small but significant head-to-head history. Pro Football Reference lists 12 total meetings, with Baltimore holding a 7-5 regular-season record against Buffalo. The postseason series is different: Buffalo holds a 2-0 playoff record, including the 2025 AFC Divisional Round rematch referenced by the Ravens.
| Category | Ravens | Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Regular-season meetings | 12 | 12 |
| Regular-season wins | 7 | 5 |
| Regular-season losses | 5 | 7 |
| Playoff meetings | 2 | 2 |
| Playoff wins | 0 | 2 |
| Playoff losses | 2 | 0 |
The 2025 regular-season game was particularly unusual because the Ravens scored 40 points and still lost, despite producing 238 rushing yards and 432 total yards. Buffalo’s 497 total yards and perfect turnover margin helped overcome Baltimore’s rushing dominance.
Head-to-Head Statistics
2025 Ravens vs Bills
| Category | Baltimore Ravens | Buffalo Bills |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 40 | 41 |
| Total Yards | 432 | 497 |
| Passing Yards | 194 | 389 |
| Rushing Yards | 238 | 108 |
| First Downs | 19 | 29 |
| Time of Possession | 25:11 | 34:49 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Penalties | 7 | 5 |
| Penalty Yards | 51 | 38 |
| Third-Down Efficiency | 6/11 | 7/15 |
| Red-Zone Efficiency | 1/3 | 5/7 |
The official game statistics show Buffalo’s advantage in total yardage, first downs and possession, while Baltimore dominated rushing production.
Quarterback Comparison
| Statistic | Lamar Jackson | Josh Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Team | Ravens | Bills |
| Completions | 14 | 33 |
| Attempts | 19 | 46 |
| Completion % | 73.7% | 71.7% |
| Passing Yards | 209 | 394 |
| Passing TD | 2 | 2 |
| INT | 0 | 0 |
| Rushing Yards | 70 | 30 |
| Rushing TD | 1 | 2 |
| Total TD | 3 | 4 |
| Passer Rating | 144.4 | 112.0 |
Jackson was more efficient as a passer, but Allen produced greater total offensive volume and four touchdowns.
Top Skill Players
| Player | Team | Primary Production |
|---|---|---|
| Derrick Henry | BAL | 169 rushing yards, 2 TD |
| Zay Flowers | BAL | 143 receiving yards, 1 TD |
| Keon Coleman | BUF | 112 receiving yards, 1 TD |
| Josh Allen | BUF | 394 passing yards, 4 total TD |
| Lamar Jackson | BAL | 209 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, 3 total TD |
| Khalil Shakir | BUF | 64 receiving yards |
| Joshua Palmer | BUF | 61 receiving yards |
| James Cook | BUF | 44 rushing + 58 receiving yards |
Recent Form
The game occurred in Week 1 of the 2025 NFL regular season, so the matchup itself represented the first official regular-season performance for both teams that year. Buffalo began 2025 with a 1-0 record, while Baltimore opened 0-1.
The Bills entered the matchup following a 2024 season in which they won the AFC East and defeated Baltimore in the divisional playoffs. The Ravens were seeking a different result after that 27-25 postseason loss.
For historical context, the 2025 meeting became another high-profile chapter in the recent rivalry between Allen and Jackson. Both quarterbacks combined for 603 passing yards, 100 rushing yards and seven total touchdowns.
Statistical Highlights
- Final score: Bills 41, Ravens 40.
- Total points: 81.
- Total offensive yards: 929.
- Buffalo total yards: 497.
- Baltimore total yards: 432.
- Josh Allen: 394 passing yards, 30 rushing yards, 4 total TD.
- Lamar Jackson: 209 passing yards, 70 rushing yards, 3 total TD.
- Derrick Henry: 169 rushing yards, 18 carries, 2 TD.
- Zay Flowers: 7 receptions, 143 yards, 1 TD.
- Keon Coleman: 8 receptions, 112 yards, 1 TD.
- Bills fourth-quarter points: 22.
- Ravens fourth-quarter points: 6.
- Game-winning kick: Matt Prater, 32 yards.
- Turnover margin: Buffalo +1.
- Time of possession: Buffalo 34:49, Baltimore 25:11.
- AFC Offensive Player of the Week: Josh Allen.
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Baltimore Ravens vs Buffalo Bills game?
The Buffalo Bills defeated the Baltimore Ravens 41-40 on September 7, 2025, at Highmark Stadium.
Who had the most passing yards in Ravens vs Bills?
Josh Allen led all passers with 394 passing yards on 33-of-46 passing. Lamar Jackson finished with 209 passing yards.
Who had the most rushing yards in Ravens vs Bills?
Derrick Henry led the game with 169 rushing yards on 18 carries, including two rushing touchdowns.
How many touchdowns did Josh Allen score?
Allen accounted for four total touchdowns: two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns.
How many touchdowns did Lamar Jackson score?
Jackson accounted for three touchdowns, including two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
Who led the Ravens in receiving?
Zay Flowers led Baltimore with seven receptions for 143 yards and one touchdown.
Who led the Bills in receiving?
Keon Coleman led Buffalo with eight receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown.
Who won the Ravens vs Bills game?
The Buffalo Bills won 41-40 after Matt Prater kicked a 32-yard field goal at the end of regulation.
Did the Ravens lead the Bills during the game?
Yes. Baltimore led 40-25 in the fourth quarter before Buffalo mounted its comeback.
What was the biggest statistical advantage for Baltimore?
Baltimore’s biggest advantage was rushing production. The Ravens generated 238 rushing yards, compared with Buffalo’s 108.
What was Buffalo’s biggest statistical advantage?
Buffalo’s biggest advantage was passing and total offense. The Bills produced 389 passing yards and 497 total yards, compared with Baltimore’s 194 passing yards and 432 total yards.
Who was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after the game?
Josh Allen was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1 of the 2025 season after his four-touchdown performance against Baltimore.
Sources and References
- NFL official game center: The NFL’s official Ravens-Bills game page confirms the 41-40 final score, Week 1 designation, location and quarter-by-quarter scoring.
- Baltimore Ravens official game center: Provides the official player box score, including passing, rushing, receiving and team statistics.
- Buffalo Bills official recap: Provides the comeback details, Josh Allen’s four-touchdown performance, Derrick Henry’s rushing production and the decisive fourth-quarter plays.
- NFL Week 1 Players of the Week: Confirms Josh Allen’s AFC Offensive Player of the Week award and his 394 passing yards, two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns.
- Pro Football Reference: Used for historical head-to-head records and player career/season statistical records.
- StatMuse: Used as a secondary verification source for the game’s player and team statistical totals.
Data note: The primary match statistics above are based on the official Ravens/NFL game box score. Career and historical figures can change as players continue their careers, so this article distinguishes the September 7, 2025 match statistics from broader career records.
