Bills Overcome 15-Point Deficit to Beat Ravens on Matt Prater Field Goal

The Buffalo Bills staged a historic comeback in their season opener, overcoming a 15-point deficit in the final four minutes to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 41-40, marking the first time in NFL history a team has overcome such a deficit that late in a season opener. Key to this victory was 41-year-old kicker Matt Prater, who had just joined the team days earlier after Tyler Bass was placed on injured reserve. Prater, who had been coaching youth football before signing with the Bills, made all three field goal attempts, including a game-winning 32-yard kick as time expired, earning praise from teammates and coaches alike. Despite being initially signed to the practice squad, Prater's performance has made it likely that the Bills will promote him to their active roster to prevent other teams from signing him. His clutch kicking ability, with a career record of 24 of 25 field goals in the final two minutes of regulation or overtime, has solidified his role as a crucial asset for the Bills while Bass recovers. The team now faces the challenge of adjusting their 53-man roster to accommodate Prater, who has quickly become a fan and player favorite for his veteran presence and calm under pressure.