Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens kick-off time
The Buffalo Bills host the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium (Orchard Park, New York) during Week 8 of the NFL regular season. The game is scheduled to kick-off on Sunday, November 1 at 1pm ET / 10am PT (6pm GMT).
Fans are hoping for a spectacular marquee quarterback showdown between Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson. While the AFC East topping Bills (5-1) look to make it three wins on the spin, the AFC Ravens (4-3) aim to prevent a third straight loss.
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Buffalo Bills vs Baltimore Ravens Team News
Headlining the team news is the expected return of Ravens superstar quarterback Lamar Jackson, while both teams navigate substantial bumps across their respective lines and defensive backfields.
Baltimore Ravens Team News
The massive development for Baltimore is that quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant in practice and is on track to start on Sunday. Jackson missed the last three games nursing a high ankle sprain suffered in Week 4, but his active status is a monumental boost for a Ravens team looking to break a two-game losing skid.
However, the Ravens are facing severe health challenges on both lines and in their defensive nucleus:
- Defensive Core Sidelined: Defensive anchor Roquan Smith (knee) and star safety Kyle Hamilton (knee) both missed the opening practice of the week. Backup safety Jaylinn Hawkins (knee) was also a non-participant.
- Offensive Line Shakeup: First-round rookie guard Vega Ioane (knee) is expected to miss time after sustaining an MCL sprain last week against Cincinnati. While trade-acquisition center Cam Jurgens is fully back in the lineup, left tackle Ronnie Stanley (toe/ankle) and guard John Simpson (groin) remain limited.
- Encouraging Returns: On a positive note, tight end Mark Andrews (hand) and linebacker Trey Hendrickson (finger) logged full practices. Additionally, running back Adam Randall (neck) has been designated to return from IR and practiced in full.
Buffalo Bills Team News
The Bills return rested fresh off their Week 7 bye. The extra time off has successfully allowed several critical contributors to take steps toward returning, though one major blocking piece remains a concern:
- O-Line Vulnerability: Starting right tackle Spencer Brown (back) did not participate in practice as he continues to battle nagging back issues that forced him out of action earlier in October.
- Star Weapon Progress: Star wide receiver D.J. Moore (shoulder) returned to the field in a red non-contact jersey. Moore has missed the last two games with an AC joint sprain but caught passes from Josh Allen in individual drills, keeping him firmly on track for Sunday.
- Defensive Line Boost: Defensive tackle Ed Oliver (knee) was a limited participant. Oliver hasn't played since taking a heavy hit against the Patriots on October 4, and his return will be vital to stopping the Ravens' ground game.
- Other Notable Statuses: Tight end Dalton Kincaid (chest) and pass rusher Bradley Chubb (chest/thumb) were limited but wore non-contact jerseys. Rookie wide receiver Tyrell Shavers (knee) also hit the practice field for the first time this season, opening his 21-day window to return from the PUP list.
- Roster Mechanics & Suspensions: Safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson will miss the game due to a league-imposed one-game suspension, inserting Damar Hamlin into the starting lineup. To manage depth, the Bills brought back defensive end Andre Jones Jr. and cornerback A.J. Woods to the practice squad, parting ways with defensive lineman Austin Johnson.
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