NFL fans are eagerly awaiting the highly anticipated Week 4 battle between the Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens. On one hand, Josh Allen’s team is coming in fresh with three consecutive wins. On the other hand, Lamar Jackson’s squad is entering the game with their first win in three games this 2024 NFL season. As they prepare to face off, let’s take a look at some key details about these two quarterbacks and their matchup history.
The Bills vs Ravens is slated to kickoff on Sunday, September 29, at 8:20 p.m. ET at M&T Bank Stadium. And the interesting part here is the battle between the two quarterbacks – Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson – the QBs who both got selected in the 2018 draft class. Since then, Jackson and Allen have faced each other thrice as starting quarterbacks of their respective teams.
So, talking about their previous battles, in 2019, Jackson led the Ravens to victory, throwing three touchdowns in a windy Buffalo game. But Allen took the revenge in the next. That happened in their next meeting, during the 2020 playoffs, where Allen’s Bills won the game. This win for them came especially after Jackson threw a key interception and left the game due to injury. But many wondered that due to Jackson’s before-time exit, Allen won the playoffs.
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Hence, to prove himself once again, in 2022, Allen and the Bills defeated Jackson and Baltimore with three points. So, the final score as of now for Josh Allen is 2-1, which means he is ahead of Jackson. But now, as they get ready to face off again in Week 4 at M&T Bank Stadium, with both quarterbacks aiming to prove themselves, it’s expected to be a high-stakes game with a lot of attention from fans. So, who will win?
According to Stat Head, Lamar Jackson has 313 passing yard records, with 4 touchdowns, 3 INTs, and 63.8% completion rate in three games against Josh Allen. On the other hand, Allen has 433 yards, two TDs, 1 INT, and 46.7% completion rate in those three games. Looking at these stats, it’s clear both the quarterbacks give each other a close game. So now, according to recent predictions for the upcoming matchups, via FOX Sports, “the Ravens (1-2) are slight favorites (-2.5) over the Bills (3-0).”
But as the unpredictable nature of the league’s games is well-known, in this case too, no one will know until September 29, as both the QBs are strong!
Lamar Jackson vs Josh Allen: Their playing style!
It’s no doubt that Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen are two of the most electrifying quarterbacks in the league. This is because they both dominate the games with their running abilities. But here’s where it gets interesting! These two quarterbacks do it in completely different ways.
Since 2018, Jackson has outpaced everyone with his unmatched speed. According to the stats, he racked up more carries (910) and rushing yards (5,512) than any other quarterback. While, on the other hand, Allen is a powerhouse too. He recorded more rushing touchdowns (55) than anyone else. But their comparison and talent don’t end here!
Besides that, Jackson thrives on designed plays. He often reads the defense like a chess master. Meanwhile, when we talk about Allen, his strength lies in his ability to take off during broken plays. Hence, he knows how to turn scrambles into big gains.
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Therefore, both can give each other an equal competition on Sunday. So, it remains to be seen whether Lamar Jackson and the team stop the unbeatable Josh Allen and his Bills or not.
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