Week 14 – Ravens @ Bills

The AFC’s number 1 seed, Baltimore Ravens (10-2), travelled to cold New Era Field (coincidentally the nickname of Lamar Jackson) to face the 9-3 Buffalo Bills. After the game, Ravens star quarterback and leading MVP candidate Lamar Jackson was just 22 yards away from breaking the single season rushing yard record by a quarterback, held by Michael Vick in 2006. Although playing in icy Buffalo, Lamar Jackson took command and led the Ravens to their 9th straight win this season. With a final score of 24-17, the Ravens have clinched a spot in the playoffs and remain the number one seed (even if the Patriots win because of head to head matchup). The Bills drop to 9-4 and are the 5th seed, and will most likely play in the wild card matchups. Lamar Jackson was 16/25 for 145 yards and 3 touchdowns, while Bills’ quarterback Josh Allen was 17/39 for 146 yards and a touchdown. Lamar has solidified his MVP case and will have another opportunity to do so next week against a rocky New York Jets team. The Bills play the Steelers next week, who have a flawing offense, but a tremendously good defense. This will be a good matchup and could decide playoff chances for Buffalo.