Josh Allen turns Sunday night into must-see TV as Bills vs. Ravens pulls jaw-dropping 24.7 million viewers

The Buffalo Bills staged one of the most dramatic comebacks in recent memory, pulling off a 41-40 victory against the Baltimore Ravens on “Sunday Night Football.” The clash didn’t just light up the scoreboard—it delivered the NFL’s largest Sunday night opener audience in three years, proving once again the magnetic pull of prime-time football.

The thrilling game between the Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens captivated millions

According to NBC Sports, the matchup averaged 24.7 million viewers, with the audience peaking at 28.2 million in the first half. While some fans at the stadium left early, millions across NBC and Peacock stayed glued to their screens as the Bills roared back in the final minutes.

The broadcast numbers capped a historic weekend for the league. NBC’s Thursday night opener between the Dallas Cowboys and Philadelphia Eagles pulled 31.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched kickoff since 2015.

Together, the two NBC prime-time games produced the second-best opening weekend in the 20-year history of “Sunday Night Football.”Streaming also broke new ground, with Peacock and NBC Sports reporting an average minute audience of 4 million viewers, a record for NFL Kickoff Weekend. Meanwhile, CBS and Fox also boasted near-record viewership, underlining football’s unrivaled dominance in live sports television.

Josh Allen looked every bit the MVP in Bills’ historic comeback

For the Bills, the night belonged to Josh Allen. Down by 15 points with four minutes left, the reigning MVP orchestrated a rally that will be etched in franchise lore. He bulldozed into the end zone for two rushing scores, connected with Keon Coleman on a highlight-reel touchdown, and then drove Buffalo 66 yards in the final 86 seconds to set up Matt Prater’s game-winning field goal.“Our team didn’t quit,” Allen said afterward. “I think there’s people who left the stadium.

That’s OK. We’ll be fine. But have some faith next time.”Allen finished with 394 passing yards, two touchdown passes, and two rushing touchdowns. Coleman racked up 112 yards on eight catches, while running back James Cook added a touchdown on the ground.The victory also made history: the Bills became the first team ever to win a game despite conceding at least 40 points and 235 rushing yards—a situation where teams were previously 0-277.For Buffalo fans, the message is clear—never leave early when Allen has the ball. With his fearless mindset and ability to turn chaos into magic, he remains the ultimate difference-maker on football’s biggest stage.Also Read: Ciara beams with pride as son Win takes spotlight alongside Russell Wilson in unforgettable family gig moment