Bills Win 41-40 Over Ravens on Prater 32-Yard Game-Winning FG

Matt Prater, a 41-year-old veteran kicker, signed with the Buffalo Bills just days before their dramatic Week 1 comeback victory against the Baltimore Ravens, where he made the game-winning 32-yard field goal as time expired. Prater had promised quarterback Josh Allen before the game that he would give everything he had, a commitment he fulfilled by going 3-for-3 on field goals and 2-for-2 on extra points. Allen, who had only met Prater in the locker room two days prior, praised him warmly after the game, celebrating the kicker's clutch performance and welcoming him to the team. The Bills overcame a 15-point deficit in the final minutes, with Allen throwing for 394 yards and four total touchdowns to lead the comeback. Prater's signing came after the Bills placed longtime kicker Tyler Bass on injured reserve due to a hip/groin injury, and while Prater's tenure may be temporary, he has already earned the admiration of his teammates and fans. The victory marked a stunning start to the 2025 NFL season for Buffalo as they pursue their first Super Bowl title.