The Baltimore Ravens will look to end a two-game losing streak Sunday when they travel to Highmark Stadium for a Week 8 matchup against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.
Baltimore (4-3) expects quarterback Lamar Jackson to return after missing three straight games with a high ankle sprain. Jackson practiced fully throughout the week and carries no injury designation, giving the Ravens their most important offensive player back for a matchup against one of the NFL's highest-scoring teams.
Buffalo (5-1) enters the contest averaging 32.8 points per game, while Baltimore is trying to rebound from losses to Cleveland and Cincinnati. The Ravens were outscored 48-0 in the second halves of those two defeats, making offensive consistency and defensive
adjustments major concerns.
Derrick Henry will also be looking for a better performance after being limited to 45 rushing yards against Cincinnati. Baltimore will be without starting right guard Vega Ioane, who was ruled out with a knee injury.
The Ravens and Bills meet at 1 p.m. ET Sunday on CBS.
Follow along for live score updates, touchdowns, injury developments, highlights and analysis throughout Sunday's matchup.
Ravens vs. Bills live score: Week 8 updates
Pregame
Ravens vs. Bills: Lamar Jackson returns after missing three games
Jackson is expected to return to Baltimore's starting lineup Sunday after a high ankle sprain kept him out for three consecutive games. Coach Jesse Minter said Friday that Jackson would be available, and the quarterback completed three straight full practices.
Jackson acknowledged that his ankle still causes some discomfort but said he does not intend to change his approach when the game begins. His return could help Baltimore improve its struggling ground game while creating more opportunities in the passing attack.
Ravens vs. Bills injury updates: Vega Ioane and Jaylinn Hawkins out
Baltimore will be without right guard Vega Ioane (knee) and safety Jaylinn Hawkins (knee). Ioane returned to practice Thursday and Friday after suffering an MCL sprain against Cincinnati, but the Ravens ruled him out on their final injury report.
The Ravens also activated cornerback T.J. Tampa Jr. from injured reserve Saturday and elevated offensive tackle Chuma Edoga and outside linebacker Adisa Isaac from the practice squad.
Ravens vs. Bills inactives
Baltimore's official Week 8 inactive list will be released approximately 90 minutes before kickoff. Ioane and Hawkins have already been ruled out, but the complete list of inactive players has not yet been announced.
Bills vs. Ravens inactives
Buffalo's official inactive list will be announced before Sunday's kickoff. The Bills have monitored several injured contributors, including Dalton Kincaid and Spencer Brown. Their final availability should be confirmed against Buffalo's game-day inactive announcement.
What time does Ravens vs. Bills start?
- Date: Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026
- Time: 1 p.m. ET/noon CT
- Where: Highmark Stadium, Orchard Park, New York
What TV channel is Ravens vs. Bills on today?
- TV: CBS
- Streaming: Paramount+ for eligible CBS broadcasts, Fubo and NFL+ on supported devices and subject to availability
- Play-by-play: Ian Eagle
- Analyst: Ross Tucker
- Sideline reporter: Evan Washburn
- Baltimore radio: WBAL 1090 AM and 98 Rock 97.9 FM
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This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Ravens vs. Bills live updates: Lamar Jackson returns for Week 8 showdown
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