Lamar Jackson is expected back as the 4-3 Baltimore Ravens visit the 5-1 Buffalo Bills in Week 8, and Kalshi traders have the Bills at 62% to win and the Ravens at 39%. Jackson has missed three games with a high ankle sprain and, as of this writing, practiced in full on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with no game designation, while Baltimore has dropped two straight, including a 35-13 loss to Cincinnati in which it led 13-0 at halftime.
Buffalo arrives off a bye after a 33-30 win at Las Vegas, with Josh Allen carrying a perfect record in games after a bye and a secondary that will be without suspended safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson. Both teams are chasing AFC position, and Kalshi traders have Buffalo at 93% and Baltimore at 63% to make the playoffs.
For informational purposes only. Not financial advice. See full disclaimer below. Kalshi is not affiliated with the NFL.
When and where do the Ravens play the Bills in Week 8 of the 2026 season?
The Ravens and Bills kick off Sunday, Nov. 1, at 1:00 p.m. ET at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park, N.Y.
Who is favored to win the Ravens vs. Bills Week 8 game?
Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore is 4-3 under head coach Jesse Minter and sits last in the AFC North after losing 13-10 at Cleveland and 35-13 to Cincinnati. Jackson sat out both of those games and the overtime win at Atlanta, and the Ravens averaged 17.7 points per game over the three-game stretch with Tyler Huntley starting. As of this writing, Jackson has practiced in full all week with no game designation, while safety Jaylinn Hawkins (knee) and guard Olaivavega Ioane (knee) are out and cornerback T.J. Tampa (knee) and running back Adam Randall (neck) are questionable. Jackson's expected return is the main support for the 39% price.
Buffalo Bills: Buffalo is 5-1 under first-year head coach Joe Brady, with its only loss a 29-26 defeat to New England on Oct. 4, and Allen is the starting quarterback. As of this writing, safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson is suspended for one game, while receiver DJ Moore (shoulder), tight end Dalton Kincaid (chest) and tackle Spencer Brown (back) are questionable and defensive tackle Ed Oliver (knee) has no game designation. The rest advantage and a home date, set against Jackson's return, are what drive the 62% price.
Kalshi Power rankings
Buffalo enters as the No. 2 team in the league with a Power Score of 88.5 and a 93% playoff qualification price, while Baltimore ranks 12th with a Power Score of 58.0 and a 63% playoff price, a 10-spot gap heading into the AFC matchup.
What is the point spread for Ravens vs. Bills in Week 8?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bills winning by more than 3.5 points at 46%.
What is the projected point total?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game finishing over 54.5 total points at 53%.
What is the biggest storyline in the Ravens vs. Bills Week 8 game?
The biggest storyline is Jackson's return from the high ankle sprain. He threw for 967 yards with six touchdowns and one interception in his four games this season, and Huntley is the fallback if he cannot go. Buffalo has won 11 straight games after a bye and Allen is 7-0 in them, according to Yahoo Sports. The teams' last meeting, in September 2025, went to the Bills, 41-40.
What are the Ravens' and Bills' expectations for the rest of the 2026 season?
Baltimore Ravens: Baltimore is 4-3 after a 30-23 overtime win at Atlanta followed by the two straight losses, and Kalshi traders have the Ravens at 63% to make the playoffs. The Ravens host Jacksonville on Thursday, Nov. 5, host the Chargers on Monday, Nov. 16, visit Carolina on Nov. 22 and Houston on Nov. 29, and have their bye in Week 13.
Buffalo Bills: Buffalo is 5-1 with wins over Houston, Detroit, the Chargers, the Rams and Las Vegas, and Kalshi traders have the Bills at 93% to make the playoffs. After Baltimore they visit Minnesota on Nov. 9 and the Jets on Nov. 15, host Miami on Nov. 22 and host Kansas City on Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.
Where do the Ravens stand in the AFC North?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have Baltimore at 23% to win the AFC North.
Where do the Bills stand in the AFC East?
As of this writing, Kalshi traders have Buffalo at 75% to win the AFC East.
Kalshi markets now predict:
Conclusion
Kalshi traders have Buffalo as the favorite at 62%, with a rested Bills team at home and a Ravens team that has lost two straight. The swing factor is whether Jackson plays at full strength after three missed games. Kalshi's prices for Ravens vs. Bills will keep moving until the game ends.
What are the score predictions for Ravens vs. Bills in Week 8? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the game finishing over 54.5 total points at 53%.
What is the spread for Ravens vs. Bills in Week 8? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bills winning by more than 3.5 points at 46%.
Who is favored to win, Ravens or Bills? As of this writing, Kalshi traders have the Bills at 62% to win and the Ravens at 39%.
Follow Kalshi on X: @Kalshi | Image source: Maryland GovPics
The opinions and perspectives presented in this article belong solely to the author. This is not financial advice and does not constitute an offer, solicitation, or recommendation to trade any specific product. Information is provided for convenience only on an "AS IS" basis. Past performance is not necessarily indicative of future results. 18+ only. Restrictions and eligibility requirements apply. Trading event contracts and trading leveraged products, including perpetual futures, involves significant risk and is not appropriate for everyone. Please carefully consider if it is appropriate for you in light of your personal financial circumstances. Kalshi products are not available in all jurisdictions. See kalshi.com/regulatory for more information. Kalshi is subject to U.S. regulatory oversight by the CFTC. Kalshi is not affiliated with the National Football League.
