Bills and Ravens Renew Playoff Rivalry in 2025 NFL Opener

On September 8, 2025, the Buffalo Bills will host the Baltimore Ravens in a highly anticipated NFL season opener at Highmark Stadium. The two teams are set to continue their recent playoff rivalry, which has seen the Bills eliminate the Ravens from the postseason twice in the past four years.

Last season, the Bills defeated the Ravens 27-25 in the AFC Divisional Round on January 19, 2025. Quarterback Josh Allen ran for two touchdowns, while kicker Tyler Bass made a late field goal to secure the victory. The Ravens scored a late touchdown but failed to convert the 2-point attempt that would have tied the game.

This matchup could once again be a preview of the MVP race, as Allen and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson have established themselves as two of the league's top signal-callers. Allen is the reigning 2024 MVP, while Jackson won the award in 2019 and 2023. The two quarterbacks have faced off six times, with Allen holding a 3-3 record, including two playoff wins.

Bills head coach Sean McDermott has a 2-2 record against Ravens coach John Harbaugh, including the two postseason victories. The teams' history dates back to 1999, with Baltimore leading the all-time series 7-6 in the regular season, but Buffalo winning both playoff meetings.