Bills Convert Four of Five Fourth Downs Versus Ravens
Buffalo's aggressive fourth-down approach helped carry the team to a 36-point performance in Week 9 against Baltimore.
Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Football
The Buffalo Bills converted four of five fourth-down attempts in a 36-point game against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 9. The Bills entered the week ranked third in the NFL in fourth-down conversions at a 77.8% success rate.
Why it matters
The Bills' willingness to go for it on fourth down reflects a team that can put games away without relying on field goals. Their third-down struggles against Baltimore, however, limited how often they reached fourth-down situations.
Buffalo converted 4 of 5 fourth-down attempts against Baltimore, while Tyler Bass attempted a 56-yard field goal during the game. The Bills' season third-down success rate of 44.2% ranks sixth in the NFL, but they managed only 4 of 14 against the Ravens.
The players
Buffalo Bills
The Bills are a professional American football franchise based in Buffalo, New York, competing in the AFC East division of the National Football League.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are a professional American football franchise based in Baltimore, Maryland, competing in the AFC North division of the National Football League.
Joe Brady
Brady is the Bills' offensive coordinator whose fourth-down decision-making shaped how Buffalo approached key moments in the game.
Tyler Bass
Bass is the Bills' placekicker who attempted a 56-yard field goal against the Ravens during the game.
The details
Buffalo went for it on fourth down in each of its five opportunities against Baltimore, with one conversion erased by an offensive penalty. The Ravens were without Lamar Jackson and Tyler Huntley due to injury, forcing them to use multiple backup quarterbacks.
Timeline
Week 9: Bills entered the week ranked third in the NFL in fourth-down conversions.
Sunday: Bills converted 4 of 5 fourth-down attempts against the Ravens.
Season Trajectory
The Bills' 6-1 start and third-place ranking in fourth-down conversions place them among the league's most effective offenses through Week 9. Their sixth-ranked third-down rate suggests the team relies on aggressive decisions in part because it cannot always sustain drives.
Fantasy managers who roster Bills skill players should note that Buffalo's frequent fourth-down attempts create touchdown and conversion opportunities. The team's 4 of 14 third-down performance against Baltimore suggests drive-stalling risk remains a factor for weekly lineup decisions.
The takeaway
Teams that convert on fourth down can protect leads and control the clock, a strategy the Bills have leaned on throughout a 6-1 start.
Further reading
Explore more Football coverage to see how the Bills' offensive decisions fit into the wider season.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Buffalo News.
