See former Kentucky RB Ray Davis help send the Bills to the AFC title game

In a thrilling divisional round playoff game, the Buffalo Bills clinched a spot in the AFC Championship game, thanks in part to a pivotal touchdown by running back Ray Davis. The Bills edged out the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 27-25 in a game that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the very last second.

Ray Davis, a former Kentucky Wildcat who has quickly become a fan favorite in Buffalo, showcased his ability to perform under pressure. With the Bills' offense needing to answer the Ravens' earlier scores, Davis delivered when it counted most. He finished the game with 4 carries for 29 yards, including a crucial 1-yard touchdown run that helped to keep Buffalo in the lead. His touchdown was one of the three the Bills managed on the ground, with quarterback Josh Allen accounting for the other two, showcasing the team's balanced attack.

The game's climax came down to the wire. With less than two minutes left on the clock, the Ravens mounted a comeback, culminating in a 24-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson to Isaiah Likely, bringing the score to 27-25. The Ravens needed a two-point conversion to tie the game, but tight end Mark Andrews, typically reliable, dropped what would have been the game-tying catch. This pivotal moment sealed the Bills' fate, sending them to Kansas City to face the Chiefs in the AFC Championship.

Davis' journey from the University of Kentucky, where he rushed for 1,129 yards and scored 13 touchdowns in the 2023 season, to this critical moment in the NFL playoffs is a testament to his resilience and dedication. He was forced to leave the Wild Card game after a gnarly hit left him with a concussion.

As the Bills prepare to face the Kansas City Chiefs, the spotlight will be on how they can leverage their running game, with players like Ray Davis, to challenge one of the NFL's most dynamic defenses.

Once a Cat, always a Cat.