Ravens, Bills bracket for snowy weather and AFC Divisional Round matchup
of Buffalo Bills And the Baltimore Ravens face off in one of the most anticipated NFL divisional round matchups this weekend. But Sunday’s race will have an extra layer of difficulty due to the cold weather and winter weather expected around the start.
Bills host Crows in Buffalo at 6:30 p.m., and players can expect a less-than-warm reception when they arrive at Highmark Stadium.
Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (22) tackles Baltimore Ravens linebacker Adisa Isaac (50) and Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison (40) at M&T Bank Stadium on September 29, 2024. (Geoff Burke/Imag Images)
Snow is expected at the game as FOX Weather reports temperatures in the mid-teens. An arctic blast is expected to hit the area early Sunday morning and last through the week.
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According to the National Weather Service in Buffalo, wind chills could reach the single digits at first, with the cold front expected to cool significantly in the coming days.
While the Bills are no strangers to winter conditions, the Ravens seem optimistic about their chances.
Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh said this week, “You have to work under pressure. It’s pressure from the opponent, it’s pressure from the environment.”
Bills fans throw ice in the air after James Cook runs for a 65-yard touchdown during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers in Orchard Park, Dec. 1, 2024. (imagination)
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“But this is a two-way street. We have it in our stadium – our defense has to work as well. Both teams have to communicate with sound, with communication.”
Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey said he’s looking forward to the snow, saying, “It’s cold enough in Baltimore, so I don’t think it’s going to be much different.”
Sunday’s game will have an added layer of interest as Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are considered the favorites for this year’s league MVP.
The Buffalo Bills make the Snow Angels to celebrate James Cook’s touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half at Highmark Stadium on Dec. 1, 2024. (Gregory Fisher/Imag Images)
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Earlier this season, the Bills struggled to stop Derrick Henry, who rushed for 199 yards, including an explosive 87-yard touchdown run in the Ravens’ 35-10 win. But the Ravens were They aren’t far removed from the heartbreak of a 2020 playoff loss to Buffalo.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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