ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- The Baltimore Ravens clinched a playoff berth Sunday, and it wasn't because quarterback Lamar Jackson drove the team into game-winning field-goal range or put up 40 points in a blowout.
The Ravens became the second team in the NFL to earn a postseason spot because of a defense that went from being Jackson's complementary piece to being clutch performers in a 24-17 win over the Buffalo Bills.
Baltimore cornerback Marcus Peters broke up a fourth-down pass at the Ravens' 1-yard line with 1 minute, 3 seconds remaining, wrapping up a franchise-best ninth straight win.