Dec 31, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Miami Dolphins running back De’Von Achane (28) makes a touchdown catch defended by Baltimore Ravens linebackers Patrick Queen (6) and Roquan Smith (0) in the fourth quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports

Baltimore Ravens’ Roquan Smith Throws Down Gauntlet at Buffalo Bills

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Matt Lombardo | Last updated May 15, 2025 2:20 PM ET

The Baltimore Ravens fell in the AFC Divisional round in Buffalo, against the Bills, last season and won’t need to wait long to get their revenge.

Baltimore, in fact, opens up the 2025 campaign in prime time, on Sunday Night Football, against the Bills, back in Buffalo.

After coming a dropped two-point conversion attempt shy of advancing to the AFC Championship Game, Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith has already started the war-of-words between the AFC rivals and potential Super Bowl favorites ahead of this season kicking off in four months.

“Yeah, just how I like it,” Smith said. “Revenge is best served as a cold dish, you know. So, it will be nice to get up to Buffalo and get a little payback for those guys from the end of the year.”

Sep 24, 2023; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith (0) reacts after a play during the second half against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens fell in Week 1 to the Kansas City Chiefs, when tight end Isaiah Likely’s toe was out of bounds on a touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson. Smith and Baltimore hope that the season gets off to a better start than last and how last season ended for the Ravens.

This article first appeared on Gridiron Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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