Turnovers aren’t usually the Ravens’ undoing, which makes this loss even harder to swallow.
Jackson, who threw just four interceptions all season, committed two turnovers (an interception and fumble) for the first time since Week 10 of the 2023 season.
Andrews lost a fumble for the first time since 2019, which was a surprising development even before his drop on the attempted two-point conversion.
It was cold and the football was slippery, but the Ravens usually avoid the kind of mistakes that cost them this game.
“If we protect the ball, we’re not having this conversation,” Jackson said. “I’m the leader, I’ve got to protect the ball.”
Jackson’s fumble in the second quarter led to a Bills touchdown. Andrews’ fourth-quarter fumble was a key momentum swing with the Ravens on the move and trailing by five points with a chance to take the lead. Andrews had the ball punched out and recovered by Buffalo linebacker Terrell Bernard with 8:41 left to play, which led to an 11-play Buffalo drive for a field goal.
Playing their second straight game without leading wide receiver Zay Flowers (knee), the Ravens kept fighting and scored their final touchdown to set up the potential game-tying play. But in the end, it wasn’t enough.
“We have not been a team that turns the ball over,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said. “We did turn it over in this game.”