Josh Allen’s Heroics Lead Buffalo Bills to Historic Comeback Over Ravens in MVP Showdown
Josh Allen's MVP-caliber performance fuels a 15-point fourth-quarter comeback as the Bills stun the Ravens 41-40, while Aaron Rodgers and Micah Parsons shine in debuts during an electrifying NFL opening week.



MVP Duel Delivers Instant Classic in Buffalo
In a game destined for NFL lore, Josh Allen (394 passing yards, 4 total TDs) rallied the Buffalo Bills from a 15-point fourth-quarter deficit to stun Lamar Jackson’s Baltimore Ravens 41-40. The clash of recent MVPs saw Jackson and Derrick Henry (169 rushing yards, 2 TDs) dominate early before Allen engineered 16 unanswered points, capped by Matt Prater’s 32-yard walk-off field goal.
Key moments:
- Jackson’s critical fumble with 4:12 remaining
- Allen’s 48-yard bomb to Stefon Diggs on 4th-and-8
- Prater’s game-winner just days after signing with Buffalo
"This is why you never leave a Bills game early," Allen told NBC postgame. The victory marked Buffalo’s first 15+ point fourth-quarter comeback since 1967.
Parsons Ignites Packers’ Defense in Debut
Micah Parsons made an immediate impact for Green Bay, recording 1.5 sacks and 4 QB pressures in just 29 snaps during the Packers’ 27-13 win over Detroit. The former Cowboy’s arrival has transformed Green Bay’s defense:
Defensive Stat | 2024 Avg | Week 1 vs DET |
---|---|---|
Sacks | 1.8 | 5 |
QB Pressures | 9.1 | 17 |
3rd Down % | 42% | 23% |
Rodgers’ Revenge Tour Begins in New York
Aaron Rodgers silenced doubters with a vintage 4-TD performance, leading Pittsburgh to a 34-32 win over his former Jets team. The 41-year-old became the oldest QB with 4+ TD passes in a season opener.
Rodgers’ revenge recipe:
- 3 red zone TD passes
- 12-yard scramble to set up game-winning FG
- Perfect 158.3 rating on throws over 15 air yards
Rookie Spotlight: Week 1 Standouts
- Emeka Egbuka (TB): Game-winning TD with 0:11 left vs ATL
- Ashton Jeanty (LV): 89 scrimmage yards & TD in Foxboro debut
- Jacory Croskey-Merritt (WSH): 82 rushing yards & score
Stat of the Night
The Colts became the first team since 1978 to score on all 7 possessions during their 33-8 rout of Miami, ending an 11-game opening week losing streak.
Week 1 Highlights Reel
Next week’s marquee matchup: Chiefs vs Bills in Arrowhead Stadium rematch.