The NFL is a league of extremes, where the unlikely happens every Sunday. But What happened at the Highmark Stadium this Sunday has left fans, and the statistics, with the hands in the head. The Baltimore Ravens, led by Lamar Jackson, starred in a game for memory, although not in the way they had wanted. They fell by 41-40 against the Buffalo Bills in a huge offensive duel, and in the process, registered their name in the history books with a negative record never seen.
And, those of purple, They are the first team in the history of the NFL to score more than 40 points and run for more than 235 yards, and yet to lose the game. Before this game, the teams that reached those figures had a perfect balance: 277 victories and 0 losses.
Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson, from the Ravens.
Domain without reward
The most unusual thing is that the Ravens did not play badly. In fact, his attack was, in many ways, overwhelming. They ran for 238 yards, with a Lamar Jackson and a Derrick Henry Imperial. The game plan seemed impeccable. The Ravens controlled the clock, worn out the rival defense and opened spaces with the land game.
However, they had one of the best players in the league, such as Josh Allen. The Bills Campo Marshal He launched for 394 yards and 2 touchdowns, in addition to the two lands he made. Without interceptions, in one of his most precise and dominant actions that he is remembered, more if possible, after reaching the last quarter, losing 19-34.
Matt Pater and Josh Allen, the heroes of the Bills against the Ravens.
The great stain in Baltimore's performance was undoubtedly his defense. This could not contain an offensive of Buffalo that seemed to have found its best version since the 2020 era. The Ravens allowed 41 points, a very hard blow for a franchise historically recognized for its defensive strength.