The Buffalo Bills’ defense was the star in their 27-25 win against the Baltimore Ravens, securing their spot in the AFC Championship Game. Despite the Ravens rushing for 176 yards, the Bills’ defense managed three takeaways, a significant feat against a team with only 11 turnovers in the regular season. The Bills have now gone 21 straight games, including playoffs, without losing the turnover battle, tying the longest such streak in NFL history. In the first half, the Bills held the Ravens to just 10 points, despite being outgained in several areas. Key defensive plays included an interception by safety Taylor Rapp and a sack and fumble recovery by Damar Hamlin and Von Miller, respectively. The Bills’ defense blitzed Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson on 42% of his dropbacks, pressuring him on 62% of those instances. The Ravens’ offense did find some rhythm in the second half, but the Bills’ defense, motivated by media skepticism, held firm enough to clinch the victory.
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