With a spot in the AFC Championship game on the line, the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen host the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson in the final game of the divisional round of the NFL playoffs.
The Bills cruised by the Denver Broncos 31-7 in the AFC’s No. 2 vs. No. 7-seed matchup to set up a divisional round date with the AFC North powerhouse Ravens. Meanwhile, the Ravens dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers on the opening night of the wild card round, 28-14.
Buffalo entered the postseason as the No. 2 seed and the Ravens as the No. 3; therefore, Buffalo is the home team and the game will be played at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, New York.
The Bills seek revenge for their Week 4 meeting against the Ravens which Baltimore boat-raced them, 35-10. Ravens running back Derrick Henry was a force to be reckoned with that night posting 209 total yards (199 rushing, 10 receiving). However, all eyes will be on the quarterbacks tonight. Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen have been battling all season long for NFL MVP honors.
This will be the fifth time the two superstars have faced off. Jackson owns the regular-season series with three wins and one loss to Allen. However, the postseason has been flip-flopped, with Allen beating Jackson once in the playoffs in the 2020 divisional round 17-3.
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Allen has averaged the most offensive yards per game (327.6) and touchdowns per game (2.6) in the playoffs in NFL history. The Bills will aim to replicate the ridiculous 41:43 time of possession they had in the wild card matchup against Denver.
However, Jackson was the AP’s first-team All-Pro quarterback for a second straight season and he’s favored to win his third MVP award. The Ravens’ imposing offense is paired with a defense that has ranked first in EPA allowed since Week 11. This head-to-head is arguably the most anticipated one to this point.
USA TODAY Sports will provide live updates, highlights and more from the divisional round matchup between the Bills and Ravens on Sunday below. All times are Eastern.
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Bills vs. Ravens start time
- Date: Sunday, January 19, 2025
- Time: 6:30 p.m. ET
The Bills and Ravens game will wrap up the divisional round of the NFL playoffs, kicking off at 6:30 p.m. ET.
Bills vs. Ravens odds, moneyline, over/under
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- Moneyline: Ravens (-120); Bills (+100)
Bills vs. Ravens TV channel
Bills vs. Ravens live stream
- Live stream: Fubo | Paramount+
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Bills vs. Ravens predictions, picks
Here’s how the USA TODAY Sports staff feels the divisional round matchup between the Bills and Ravens will shape up:
- Lorenzo Reyes: Bills 28, Ravens 25
- Tyler Dragon: Ravens 27, Bills 24
- Jordan Mendoza: Ravens 34, Bills 31
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