The Baltimore Ravens are the hottest team in the NFL. Over the past month, they’ve dismantled opponents with a mix of brute force and creativity. Their playoff win over the Steelers was just another chapter in what’s becoming a dominant postseason narrative.
Baltimore’s offense has been unstoppable. Derrick Henry led the way against Pittsburgh with 186 rushing yards, while Lamar Jackson added his usual blend of precision and explosiveness. The offensive line dominated in the trenches, and the Ravens ran the ball 50 times for nearly 300 yards. It was a vintage Ravens performance, built on physicality and relentless execution.
ESPN’s Dan Graziano summed it up perfectly: “It’s hard to imagine any team beating the Ravens when they look the way they’ve looked on both sides of the ball over the past month.” That’s the kind of momentum Baltimore is bringing into Buffalo, and it’s why they’re more than capable of knocking off the No. 2-seeded Bills.
The Ravens are the hottest team in the league
Buffalo hasn’t forgotten what happened in Week 4. Derrick Henry ran for 199 yards, including an 87-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage. The Ravens didn’t just beat the Bills. They embarrassed them. Since then, Buffalo’s defense has tightened up against the run. Slowing down Baltimore, though, will be a far tougher task.
The Ravens’ offense has evolved. This isn’t just a ground-and-pound attack. Jackson has been electric both as a passer and a runner.
Over the last month, he’s accounted for 1,157 passing yards, 14 touchdowns, and just one interception, alongside 318 rushing yards. Graziano described the unit’s recent success as “physical humiliation” for opposing defenses.
The Ravens had the latest bye possible, Week 14.
— Spencer Schultz (@ravens4dummies) January 13, 2025
Since?
Ravens: 163
Opponents: 57
Ravens yards: 2196
Opponents yards: 1272
Lamar Jackson: 78/116 1157 yards 14 TD 1 INT // 42 rushes 318 yards 1 TD… 135.7 passer rating
His PFF grade is a 95.8 in that time.
Spencer Schultz summed up just how dominant Baltimore has been since their Week 14 bye. Over that span, the Ravens have outscored opponents 163-57 while outgaining them 2,196 yards to 1,272. Lamar Jackson has been at the center of it all, completing 78 of 116 passes for 1,157 yards, 14 touchdowns, and just one interception. He’s added 318 rushing yards and a touchdown, earning a 95.8 Pro Football Focus grade in the process. Simply put, the Ravens are firing on all cylinders.
On the other side, Josh Allen presents a significant challenge. He has the arm strength to stretch the field and the mobility to create chaos outside the pocket. Baltimore’s defense has been lights-out since Week 11, ranking first in EPA allowed per play, but Allen is a dual-threat nightmare. Slowing him down will require disciplined play from the entire unit, especially the secondary.
The key for Baltimore will be controlling the clock and dominating the trenches. Buffalo’s defense struggles to get off the field on third down, which plays right into the Ravens’ hands. If Henry and Jackson can keep the chains moving, Baltimore will force the Bills into uncomfortable situations.
For the Bills, this is a shot at revenge. For the Ravens, it’s a chance to survive and advance one game closer to Lamar's highly anticipated first Super Bowl appearance.
As Graziano noted, it’s hard to imagine any team beating the Ravens when they’re playing at this level. This isn’t just another playoff run. It’s a team hitting its stride at the perfect time. If the Ravens play the way they’ve played over the last month, they won’t just be a tough out—they’ll be unstoppable.