The Buffalo Bills are heading to the AFC Championship, but the question lingering is whether they truly won this game or if the Baltimore Ravens handed it to them. Baltimore’s season-long success hinged on protecting the football and making the right plays at crucial moments, yet those traits evaporated in the face of Buffalo’s steady, opportunistic approach.
Lamar Jackson’s turnovers—two costly fumbles and an untimely interception—defined the game. Baltimore’s high-powered offense was grounded by mistakes that gave Buffalo easy scoring opportunities. In contrast, the Bills avoided turnovers entirely, demonstrating that winning in January often comes down to minimizing errors. While the Bills’ offense didn’t light up the scoreboard, their efficient execution made all the difference.
Mark Andrews’ fumble and late drop added to the Ravens’ woes. Once considered Baltimore’s most reliable target, Andrews had a nightmare game, directly costing his team points and failing to secure a game-tying two-point conversion in the final minutes. The Ravens’ inability to capitalize on these pivotal moments raises questions about their readiness to succeed at the highest level.
This loss wasn’t about what Buffalo did—it was about what Baltimore didn’t do. Turnovers and a lack of execution doomed a team that had every opportunity to advance. For the Ravens, this loss will haunt them, as it wasn’t Buffalo’s dominance but Baltimore’s self-inflicted wounds that decided the outcome.
