Sustained excellence

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – OCTOBER 02: Quarterback Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens drops back to pass against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on October 02, 2022 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)

Baltimore and Buffalo (five each) are two of just four teams (also KC – 6 & Phi. – 5) to earn at least five playoff berths over the past six seasons.

Elite quarterbacks

Dec 8, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) meets Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) at mid-field after a game at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports

Since the 2018 campaign, when Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson and Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen were drafted by their respective clubs, only Kansas City (78) has produced more

regular season wins than the Ravens and Bills (tied w/ 67 each).

John Harbaugh is NFL royalty

Sep 15, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh speaks with an official during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images

In his 17th season with the Ravens, John Harbaugh is the NFL’s second-longest-tenured coach (Mike Tomlin – 18). Harbaugh has led Baltimore to 11 playoff berths, winning Super Bowl XLVII in 2012 and producing a 173-111 overall record (including playoffs). Sean McDermott is in his eighth season with Buffalo, earning an 81-47 overall mark.

Ravens history vs. Bills

Dec 8, 2019; Orchard Park, NY, USA; Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) runs with the ball as Baltimore Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey (44) defends during the fourth quarter at New Era Field. Mandatory Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports

The Ravens hold a 6-4 regular season series lead vs. Buffalo, including a 5-2 mark in Charm City. These teams last met in 2022, when the Bills prevailed 23-20 at M&T Bank Stadium.

Kyle Van Noy dominance

Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike (92) and Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) tackle Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott (4) during the first half at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

In consecutive games, Kyle Van Noy has tallied two sacks. Since joining Baltimore in Week 4 last season, Van Noy has registered 13 sacks, which tie (DL Trevor Pryce) for the most through a Ravens player’s first 17 games with the franchise.

Ravens explosive offense

Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) runs with the ball during the game against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Baltimore has run 47 offensive plays that gained 10+ yards this season, ranking as the NFL’s second most (SF, 48). The Ravens’ 19 rushes of 10+ yards tie (Packers) for No. 1 in the league, while their 28 pass completions of 10+ yards tie (LAR & Sea.) for eighth.

Ravens rushing

Sep 22, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) runs with the ball during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Dieb-Imagn Images

In 36 consecutive games the Ravens have rushed for 100+ yards, marking the NFL’s longest active streak. The 36-straight

games also stand as the fifth-longest streak in NFL history.