NFL Divisional Round Preview - Ravens @ Bills
The final game of the NFL Divisional Round Schedule is a dream matchup for any neutral fan. The two frontrunners for MVP, Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson, will lead two Super Bowl-caliber rosters, in a game that frankly deserves to be for the AFC title. So, will it be the elite rushing duo of Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson, or the one-man wrecking crew that is Josh Allen? We will certainly be counting down the hours until Sunday night to find out.
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(3) Baltimore Ravens @ (2) Buffalo Bills
- When: Sunday, 19th January, 2025. 6:30pm ET
- Where: Highmark Stadium | Orchard Park, New York
- TV: CBS, Paramount+
Ravens @ Bills Divisional Round Preview
What a game this is set up to be. Both Buffalo and Baltimore swept aside their Wild-Card opponents with relative ease, setting up this clash between two true powerhouses. Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson are the two leading candidates for this year’s MVP Award, delivering at the highest level all season long.
Allen completed 76.9% of his passes for 272 yards and 2 touchdowns last week against a tough Denver defense, to go along with 46 yards on the ground. Jackson completed 76.2% of his passes for 175 yards and 2 touchdowns against Pittsburgh, racking up a healthy 81 yards on his 15 carries. So, both players have got their 2024 season’s playoffs rolling in good form, but who can emerge victorious this weekend?
Allen will be going up against a Baltimore defense that has rounded into form nicely in recent weeks. They are giving up next to nothing on the ground, ranking best in the NFL with just 80.1 rushing yards conceded per game. They have conceded the second most yards through the air though, which Josh Allen will be very interested to see. This is significantly impacted by their dismal start to the year, which featured several coverage busts and communication issues. Nevertheless, Allen will be confident he can use his outrageous arm talent to find some big completions through the air, just as Russell Wilson managed to do in his fleeting moments of success last week.
When Baltimore are on offense, they may well be the most intimidating force in all of football right now. If you over-commit to stopping Derrick Henry, Jackson can run wild. If you overcommit to stopping Jackson as a rusher, Derrick Henry will barrel over you. And, if you try to defend against both, Jackson has been as good as he has ever been as a passer, and you bet one of Zay Flowers, Isaiah Likely, or Rashod Bateman will be ready and waiting to make the Bills pay. All in all, this sounds like a very high-scoring game, and box office entertainment for us fans.
How to Watch Baltimore Ravens @ Buffalo Bills
The final game of the 2024 season’s Divisional Round schedule takes place at Highmark Stadium, at 6:30pm Eastern Time on Sunday the 19th of January. To enjoy the game, you will either need access to CBS, or Paramount+ for streaming.
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Predictions: Ravens @ Bills
Neither team deserves to go home in the Divisional Round, but I will be pegging the Bills as the unfortunate loser here. Josh Allen and company are playing incredibly well, but I just don't see any answer to this Ravens offense. They can toy with their opponents in the run and pass game, and Derrick Henry is the ultimate January running back. They get the win here in what is a huge game for Lamar Jackson’s playoff narrative.
2024-25 NFL Playoffs FAQs
Who is left in the NFL playoffs?
AFC: Kansas City Chiefs (15-2), Buffalo Bills (13-4), Baltimore Ravens (12-5), Houston Texans (10-7),
NFC: Detroit Lions (15-2), Philadelphia Eagles (14-3), Los Angeles Rams (10-7), Washington Commanders (12-5)
What are divisional rounds in the NFL?
For the first time in the 2024 season’s playoffs, we will see the one seed from each conference in action. They will each face the lowest-seeded team to emerge from the Wild-Card Round, with the middle seeds facing each other as well.
What happens if you win the divisional round?
The winners of the Divisional Round clashes will proceed to the NFC and AFC Championship games, where they will be fighting for a spot in the Super Bowl.
What time are the NFC and AFC championship games?
Both Championship games are on Sunday 26th, January, 2025.
- NFC Championship game: 3 pm. ET on Fox
- AFC Championship Game: 6:30 pm ET on CBS and Paramount+
When is the Super Bowl?
Sunday, February 9th, 2025.
Where is the Super Bowl?
Caesars Superdome, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Who are the reigning Super Bowl champions?
Kansas City Chiefs.
When is Ravens @ Bills?
Sunday, 19th January, 2025. 6:30pm ET
Who is favored to win in Ravens @ Bills?
The Baltimore Ravens (-115) are slightly favored over the Buffalo Bills (-105).
What TV Channel do I need for Ravens @ Bills?
CBS, Paramount+
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