Studs and duds from Ravens 35-10 win over Bills on Sunday Night Football
Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards, and Lamar Jackson accounted for three touchdowns as the Ravens thumped the previously unbeaten Bills 35-10 on Sunday night.
Baltimore is now 2-2 and looking confident ahead of an intriguing AFC North contest against the Bengals.
With preparation set to begin, we’re looking at studs and duds from Sunday’s win.
DC Zach Orr
Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator Zach Orr at a news conference at the Under Armour Performance Center in Owings Mills, Maryland. (Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
The defensive coordinator dialed up a strong game plan that limited Josh Allen and the Buffalo offense to just 236 yards on 57 offensive plays and sacking the Bills star three times.
Stud –Derrick Henry
Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) carries the ball en route to a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Henry took his first handoff 87 yards for a touchdown, giving the Ravens (2-2) an early lead.
Henry’s run was the longest in the team’s 29 years in Baltimore, and it helped him rush for 199 yards in one game.
Stud –Lamar Jackson
BALTIMORE, MARYLAND – SEPTEMBER 29: Lamar Jackson #8 of the Baltimore Ravens warms up prior to the game against the Buffalo Bills at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images)
Jackson, the two-time and reigning NFL MVP, completed 13 of 18 passes for 156 yards with TD throws to Henry and Justice Hill and ran for 54 yards.
Stud — Justice Hill
Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Justice Hill (43) scores a touchdown infant of Buffalo Bills linebacker Dorian Williams (42) during the first half at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
The versatile running back has carved out a role and started on Sunday night. Hill rushed for 18 yards on four carries but did the bulk of damage as a pass catcher. Hill logged six catches for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Stud — Kyle Van Noy
Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens linebacker Kyle Van Noy (53) strips the ball from Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) while attempting to pass the ball during the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Van Noy had two tackles, two sacks, two tackles for loss and three QB hits.
Ravens offensive line
Sep 29, 2024; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) passes the ball as Buffalo Bills defensive tackle DaQuan Jones (92) defends during the second quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
With Andrew Vorhees out, the Ravens outgained the Bills by 427 yards to 236 in a dominant performance.