BALTIMORE Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson could not contain his shock after the Buffalo Bills pulled off an electrifying comeback in their NFL season opener.
He was spotted watching on in disbelief alongside running back Derrick Henry, whose powerful 169-yard rushing performance helped propel the Ravens into their initial lead.
Lamar Jackson and running back Derrick Henry couldn’t believe their eyes during the Bills’ comeback[/caption]
Matt Prater’s last-second field goal sealed the game for the Bills after a 15-point comeback[/caption]
Bills players lifted up kicker Matt Prater after his game-winning field goal[/caption]
The visitors appeared in control of the game as they raced into a commanding lead early in the contest, entering the fourth quarter with a 19-34 lead.
A touchdown apiece from the teams seemed to have all but confirmed a Ravens win, still leading by 15 points with just four minutes on the clock.
The seemingly hopeless scenario saw fans of both teams leaving the stadium early, believing the game to be essentially over.
But Bills QB Josh Allen had other ideas, finding Keon Coleman with a 10-yard pass for a touchdown, before running it in himself for another just minutes later.
Allen was the hero again as big completions to Joshua Palmer and Coleman got the AFC East giants within field goal range in the dying moments of the game.
And kicker Matt Prater made no mistake, firing his attempt through the uprights at the last possible second to seal the victory for the Bills against all odds.
Fans were quick to react to the image of the players watching on in stunned silence.
For many, it devolved into a debate between quarterbacks Jackson and Allen.
One X user said: “We all are [stunned]… But should we really this is just another day at the office for Josh Allen. He got ice in his veins.”
Another clearly agreed, saying “16 points in 4 minutes, Josh Allen might be him.”
Others were less convinced, with a third user adding: “Lamar still better than Josh lmao.”
The rivalry between the signal callers is not a new one, both have been at the top of their game in recent seasons.
They were both among the favourites for the MVP award last season, which Allen eventually won, and he has made a compelling early case for why he will be the man to beat once again this year.
Josh Allen’s monstrous performance has some tipping him for another MVP award[/caption]
The figure who came out worst from the collapse was Ravens head coach John Harbaugh, who watched his team’s defense crumble time and time again.
Another fan chimed in: “I don’t blame Derrick or Lamar on this game at all. The offense put up 40 points on the road.
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“It’s on Coach John Harbaugh and the defense for sure.
Another fan echoed the sentiment, saying: “We have seen this far too many times, Ravens dominate a team the whole game, only to blow the lead in the last minutes, I think Harbaugh needs to take responsibility.
Harbaugh will have to revisit the drawing board if he wants to turn his side’s fortunes around and lead them to a second straight postseason.
His next chance to put a win on the board will come as the Maryland outfit host the Cleveland Browns on Sunday.
