Allen’s Franchise Record Sparks Bills’ 41-40 Comeback Over Ravens

Lead Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen shattered the team’s all-time rushing touchdown record and orchestrated a stunning 41-40 walk-off victory against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium on Sunday night.

Nut Graf Allen’s historic two-yard touchdown run-his 66th-surpassed Thurman Thomas’s franchise mark and galvanized a late-game rally, underscoring the reigning MVP’s dual-threat prowess and setting an emphatic tone for the Bills’ season opener.

Early Milestone Allen opened the fourth quarter with a decisive two-yard rush, eclipsing Thomas’s long-standing 65-touchdown record and injecting momentum into a deficit-riddled Buffalo squad.

Passing Precision Later in the game, Allen connected with tight end Dalton Kincaid on a 15-yard touchdown strike, showcasing his arm talent and composure under pressure.

Fourth-Quarter Surge Trailing 40-25 with just over 11 minutes left, Allen masterminded an 84-yard, eight-play drive that culminated in his record-breaking rush. His leadership extended into the final minute, as he orchestrated a touchdown drive to set up the game-winning field goal.

Walk-Off Victory Kicker Matt Prater drilled a 43-yard field goal as time expired, sealing the Bills’ improbable one-point triumph and electrifying the home crowd.

Defensive Struggles, Offensive Heroics Buffalo’s defense surrendered 40 points, repeatedly yielding big plays to Lamar Jackson and Co. Yet Allen’s versatility-his ability to run, pass and rally his teammates-proved decisive in a back-and-forth shootout.

Subheadings for Quick Scan

  • Record Run: Allen claims Bills rushing TD crown in fourth quarter
  • Clutch Connection: 15-yard TD pass to Kincaid shifts momentum
  • Final Kick: Prater’s 43-yard field goal seals 41-40 win

Looking Ahead With this statement opener complete, Allen and the Bills set their sights on sustaining momentum as they chase a third consecutive AFC East title.