Bills Pressure Ravens as Burrow Leads Bengals Offense

Defensive dominance from Buffalo and an explosive passing performance from Cincinnati highlighted Sunday's Week 8 action in the 2026 NFL season. The Buffalo Bills disrupted the Baltimore Ravens' offense with relentless pressure, while Joe Burrow delivered six total touchdowns to keep the Bengals competitive against the Tennessee Titans.

According to NFL.com's Week 8 analysis, Buffalo addressed its defensive struggles by dramatically increasing its blitz frequency. The strategy overwhelmed Baltimore's quarterbacks and restricted the Ravens to just 144 net yards of offense.

The Bills blitzed on 64.5% of their defensive snaps against Baltimore, generating quarterback pressures on 61.3% of their opportunities against the Ravens' inexperienced signal-callers.

According to NFL Next Gen Stats, Buffalo recorded 11 pressures when blitzing, including seven quick pressures completed in under 2.5 seconds. The defense also registered three sacks and recovered a strip-sack fumble in the second quarter.

Baltimore's quarterback situation deteriorated throughout the game. Lamar Jackson's anticipated return ended after just one snap when his thumb was injured during his throwing motion. The injury is expected to place him on injured reserve.

Tyler Huntley subsequently entered the game but also suffered an injury, forcing emergency third-string quarterback Joe Fagnano into action. Baltimore struggled to establish its passing offense, with Zay Flowers recording no catches on five targets.

Rashod Bateman finished with one reception for 22 yards, while running back Justice Hill led the Ravens with four catches. Baltimore also struggled to sustain offensive possessions, allowing Buffalo to control possession for 37:36 compared with 22:24.

Buffalo received additional offensive production from D.J. Moore, who returned after missing several weeks. Moore recorded four receptions for 82 yards and one touchdown, including a 49-yard catch that helped set up a James Cook touchdown.

Dalton Kincaid also contributed four receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown. Meanwhile, Josh Allen moved past Jim Kelly to become Buffalo's all-time leader in touchdown passes, reaching 260.

According to NFL Research, Allen and Cook also recorded rushing touchdowns in the same game. It marked the 16th time both players scored rushing touchdowns together, establishing an NFL record for a teammate duo.

In Cincinnati, Joe Burrow produced an outstanding individual performance against Tennessee despite committing three interceptions. The Bengals quarterback finished with 426 passing yards, five passing touchdowns and three interceptions on 38-of-48 passing.

Burrow's overall contribution reached six touchdowns, including a decisive nine-yard rushing score in the fourth quarter or overtime. His performance helped Cincinnati overcome its early offensive difficulties and remain competitive throughout the matchup.

Tee Higgins led the Bengals' receiving attack with 10 receptions for 155 yards and two touchdowns on 11 targets. Ja'Marr Chase added 11 catches for 141 yards and one touchdown from 16 targets.

Burrow's three interceptions initially gave Tennessee opportunities to remain in contention. Two of those turnovers came on deep passes intended for Chase, with one pass significantly overthrown and another falling short.

However, Cincinnati's quarterback responded during the decisive stages. Across five fourth-quarter and overtime possessions, one ended with a Chase Brown fumble, while another consumed the final 17 seconds of regulation.

Burrow then directed three significant drives covering 73, 81 and 70 yards. Those possessions produced two passing touchdowns and his nine-yard rushing touchdown, completing a six-touchdown performance in the Week 8 matchup.