Ravens, Bills brace for frigid temps and possible snow in AFC divisional round matchup

The Buffalo Bills play the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC divisional round, and Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson need to win. Craig Carton, Danny Parkins, Mark Schlereth and Greg Jennings debate who needs a win more.

The Buffalo Bills and the Baltimore Ravens face off in the most anticipated game of the NFL’s divisional round matchups this weekend. But Sunday’s contest will have an added layer of difficulty due to frigid temps and winter weather conditions expected around kickoff. 

The Bills host the Ravens in Buffalo at 6:30 p.m., and players can expect a not-so-warm welcome when they arrive at Highmark Stadium. 

Buffalo Bills running back Ray Davis (22) is tackled by Baltimore Ravens linebacker Adisa Isaac (50) and Ravens linebacker Malik Harrison (40) at M&T Bank Stadium Sept. 29, 2024.  (Geoff Burke/Imagn Images)

FOX Weather reports freezing temperatures in the mid-teens with snow expected throughout the game. An arctic blast is expected to hit the area early Sunday morning and last throughout next week. 

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According to the National Weather Service Buffalo, the wind chill could reach single digits by kickoff, the beginning of a cold front that is expected to get significantly colder in the days that follow. 

While the Bills are no stranger to the winter conditions, the Ravens seem optimistic about their chances.

"You have to operate under duress. The duress of the opponent, it's also the duress of the environment. And it’s really the noise as much as anything, especially for the offense," Baltimore head coach John Harbaugh said this week. 

Bills fans throw snow in the air in celebration after James Cook ran 65 yards for a touchdown during first half action against the San