Josh Allen Leads Bills’ Stunning Comeback Over Ravens in Season Opener

The Buffalo Bills delivered an instant classic on Sunday night, storming back from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 41 to 40. Josh Allen showed why he is one of the NFL’s most electrifying players, carrying Buffalo to a comeback that will be remembered for a long time.

Allen Refuses to Lose

When Derrick Henry sprinted 46 yards untouched to give Baltimore a 40-25 lead in the fourth quarter, it looked like the Ravens had locked up a statement win. Instead, Allen took over.

The reigning MVP accounted for more than 400 total yards and four touchdowns, igniting a rally that flipped the game. He scored on a 2-yard run to cut the deficit, then fired a 10-yard strike to Keon Coleman after a tipped pass to tie the game. Finally, he drove Buffalo into field-goal range and set up Matt Prater for the game-winner as time expired.

Allen has made a career of being Buffalo’s ultimate playmaker, and Sunday night was another reminder that no lead is safe when he has the ball.

Ravens Collapse After Three Dominant Quarters

For most of the night, Baltimore looked unstoppable. Derrick Henry was at his bruising best, piling up 169 yards and two touchdowns. Lamar Jackson extended drives with his legs and created big plays through the air, helping the Ravens score on five of their first eight possessions.

But then it all fell apart. Henry’s fumble in the fourth quarter opened the door for Buffalo, and the Ravens failed to score on their final three drives. The offense that looked so dynamic early suddenly stalled, and the defense could not slow down Allen.

The collapse will fuel the narrative that Baltimore struggles to close out big games, a storyline that has haunted the franchise in recent playoff exits.

Keon Coleman Breaks Out

While Allen was the star of the night, Keon Coleman had his own breakout performance. The second-year receiver posted a career-best eight catches for 112 yards, including a clutch fourth-quarter touchdown.

After being quiet in the first half with just one catch, Coleman became Allen’s go-to target down the stretch. His emergence gives Buffalo another dangerous weapon to pair with Stefon Diggs’ replacement corps, making the Bills’ offense even more versatile.

Defensively, Ed Oliver delivered the play of the game by forcing Henry’s fumble that sparked the comeback. He finished with six tackles, a sack, two pressures, and two run stops in a dominant outing.

By the Numbers

• The Ravens had a 98 percent win probability with just over three minutes left before Henry’s fumble.

• Allen’s game-winning drive was his 11th since 2022, trailing only Patrick Mahomes (18) and Geno Smith (12).

• Coleman finished with eight receptions for 112 yards and one touchdown, all career highs.

• Henry rushed for 169 yards, his best total since joining the Ravens.

The Bottom Line

The Bills showed resilience and firepower in pulling off one of the most impressive Week 1 comebacks in recent memory. Josh Allen once again proved he can single-handedly change a game, while Keon Coleman and Ed Oliver stepped up in critical moments.

For the Ravens, this one will sting. Henry and Jackson gave them every chance to win, but costly mistakes and a late collapse overshadowed three quarters of brilliance. If Baltimore cannot finish games, questions about their ability to contend will only grow louder.