The Buffalo Bills are in the AFC title game for the second time in the last five seasons. But if Josh Allen had been a bit more overzealous in a critical goal-to-go moment against the Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round last Sunday, Buffalo would probably be sitting at home right now.

The Buffalo Bills are headed for the AFC Championship game as their 27-25 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday set up another high-profile date with Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bills quarterback Josh Allen confirms a strong suspicion about a dangerous play after defeating the Ravens in the divisional round.

Josh Allen took a final kneel to give the Buffalo Bills a 27-25 playoff victory, pumped his fist and immediately jogged toward the sideline. The Baltimore Ravens sideline. Allen sought out Lamar Jackson. The Bills quarterback still had the football in his hands when he gave Jackson a postgame handshake and hug before celebrating with his teammates.

The quarterback battle between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen made the Buffalo Bills-Baltimore Ravens game the most anticipated matchup of a thrilling divisional playoff weekend. Allen and Jackson emerged as the top-two MVP candidates in 2024 after playing the best football of their careers this season,

Stafford and Kyren Williams each lost fumbles on consecutive drives that led to a pair of field goals in the second half. Stafford also botched a handoff to Williams on first down from the Philadelphia 8. Williams recovered it for a 7-yard loss and the Rams ended up settling for a field goal.

Jackson finished with 254 passing yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. He also added 39 rushing yards but lost a fumble. Allen didn’t put up huge passing numbers, throwing for 127 yards, but his two rushing touchdowns and turnover-free play proved to be the difference.

Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen (17) carries the ball into the end zone to score a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the second quarter of an NFL divisional playoff football game, Sunday, Jan. 19, 2025, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

As the final seconds ticked down in their victory, Bills QB Josh Allen and Ravens QB Lamar Jackson ran over to each other and shared a very classy moment. Thanks to NFL Films we n

Quarterback Josh Allen knows the Buffalo Bills are very familiar with the Chiefs. He realizes this game will come down to execution.

Josh Allen and the Bills survived against Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. Next up is a meeting with Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City.