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'SNF' takeaways: Bills complete stunning comeback vs. Ravens
Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) ran for a touchdown during the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium. Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images

'SNF' takeaways: Bills complete stunning comeback vs. Ravens

In one of the wildest comebacks you will ever see, the Buffalo Bills somehow rallied past the Baltimore Ravens to win a 41-40 thriller with a walk-off field goal on "Sunday Night Football."

Here are four takeaways from Sunday nightcap:

Bills complete miraculous comeback to stun Ravens

Despite trailing for most of the game, Buffalo somehow found a way to knock off Baltimore in a matchup between the last two league MVPs, Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen.

With 1:26 on the clock, Allen led the Bills down the field, leading to a game-winning 32-yard field goal from veteran Matt Prater, who was just signed to the practice squad earlier this week.

It is the first time the Bills have won a game after trailing by 15 or more points since 1967 against the New York Jets, per the NBC broadcast.

According to Next Gen Stats, the Bills had a win probability as low as 1.1% when they were trailing 40-25 with 8:37 remaining. That is the most improbable comeback by the Bills with Allen at QB and the 13th-most improbable comeback by any team over the last decade.

Derrick Henry runs wild

The Ravens running back was simply sensational on Sunday night, which is exactly what fans have come to expect. Henry could not be stopped and even brought out his classic stiff arm on a 30-yard rush early in the second quarter.

Henry broke free for this 49-yard run on the following drive, which ultimately ended in another Ravens TD.

Henry was not finished either, busting loose for a 46-yard TD with 11:42 to play to extend Baltimore's lead to 40-25.

Per the NBC broadcast, Henry passed Hall of Famer Jim Brown for sixth on the all-time rushing TDs list with 108. He had 18 carries for 169 yards and two TDs, his 18th straight game with at least 150 rush yards. Of those 150, 101 came in the second quarter, giving him six games with 100 or more rush yards in a single quarter, per NBC.

Aside from the costly fumble in the fourth quarter, Henry was unstoppable on Sunday night, and the Bills — much like any other team in the league — had no answer for him until the end.

Bills defense makes key plays

Although Buffalo struggled to get stops all night, its defense stepped up when it needed to the most. Two plays after Buffalo made it a 40-32 game, defensive tackle Ed Oliver forced a fumble from Henry, leading to a QB sneak from Allen to make it a two-point game.

For a team that gave up 40 points and seemed unable to do anything right to slow down Baltimore, Buffalo's defense rose to the occasion and made a key play at the right time.

Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen ball out

Jackson did what he does best against the Bills, beating them with his legs and through the air. This dime and phenomenal one-handed catch from new Ravens addition DeAndre Hopkins extended Baltimore's lead to 34-19 late in the third quarter.

Allen was lethal in both areas as well, adding this rushing TD as part of a four-TD performance, breaking a tie with Thurman Thomas for the most rushing TDs in franchise history.

Jackson finished the night 14-of-19 for 209 yards and two TDs, with 70 yards and a TD on the ground. Allen was 33-of-46 for 394 yards and two TDs, adding two more rushing TDs. Both QBs played lights out and reminded us why they have won the last two MVPs.

Colby Colwell

Colby Colwell is a freelance contributor with a bachelor’s in Computer & Information Technology and a minor in Psychology from Western Kentucky University. With a deep passion for sports, especially NASCAR, he offers his substantial knowledge along with his adept writing skills. When he’s not writing, Colby enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with his family

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