History suggests Josh Allen's Bills will thwart Lamar Jackson's Ravens in Week 1 showdown

History suggests Josh Allen's Bills will thwart Lamar Jackson's Ravens in Week 1 showdown

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The upcoming Week 1 prime-time NFL matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills promises high stakes and drama. For the Ravens, it's a chance for redemption against the team that ended their previous playoff run. For the Bills, it's an opportunity to establish their dominance in the AFC. The game is historically significant, marking the first-ever Week 1 meeting between quarterbacks who finished first and second in the previous season's MVP voting: Josh Allen, the reigning MVP, and Lamar Jackson. Despite Jackson's strong individual performance last season, history favors the Bills, as postseason winners have prevailed in similar Week 1 rematches. The matchup headlines NFL.com's prime-time games list, underlining its significance and the anticipation surrounding both squads.
Originally by Grant Gordonon May 26, 2025
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