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Buffalo Bills Edges Baltimore Ravens 27-25, Advances to AFC Championship Game

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The Buffalo Bills edged out the Baltimore Ravens with a thrilling 27-25 victory on Sunday night, securing their place in the AFC Championship Game next weekend against the Kansas City Chiefs. Quarterback Josh Allen led the charge with two rushing touchdowns, while the Bills' defense capitalized on three critical turnovers from the Ravens, notably in the game's pivotal moments.

As the game drew to a close, Baltimore had a chance to equalize. With just 1:33 on the clock, quarterback Lamar Jackson passed to a wide-open Mark Andrews for a two-point conversion that would have tied the game. However, Andrews dropped the catch, sealing the loss for the Ravens. “I don’t think it’s his fault,” Jackson remarked, emphasizing it was a team effort in their performance and defeat.

The Bills kicked off the scoring with a 1-yard touchdown run by Ray Davis, followed by Allen's scores from 1 and 4 yards out. The Ravens initially took the lead with a touchdown catch from Rashod Bateman, but Jackson's turnovers—a first-half interception and a fumble—set them back significantly, with Buffalo able to capitalize effectively.

Despite a strong push in the fourth quarter, where Jackson connected with Isaiah Likely for a 24-yard touchdown, the Ravens fell short. Allen stated, “What a complete win,” expressing pride in his team’s defensive and offensive efforts amid criticisms they have faced for their size and competitiveness.

The loss marked another disappointing postseason exit for the Ravens, who have struggled in the playoffs with Jackson under center. Coach John Harbaugh echoed sentiments of resilience, assuring that Andrews would recover from this setback, remarking, “There’s nobody that has more heart and cares more or fights more than Mark.”

With the win, the Bills snapped a three-year streak of losing in the divisional round and will face the Kansas City Chiefs, who they defeated earlier in the season, for a chance at the Super Bowl.

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