The Buffalo Bills and Baltimore Ravens may not have one of the NFL’s most heated rivalries, but a recent comment from a Ravens rookie could add some fuel to the fire. After the Ravens were eliminated by the Bills in last season’s divisional round, emotions still linger—especially among new faces entering the league. One such player is rookie safety Malaki Starks, who already has his eyes set on a personal milestone against Buffalo.
Starks, a first-round pick from Georgia, made a bold statement during Baltimore’s rookie minicamp. When asked which quarterback he most wants to intercept early in his NFL career, he didn’t hesitate with his answer: Josh Allen. The reigning MVP has become one of the league’s top stars, and Starks sees a pick against him as a defining early-career moment.
“I think I want to get Josh Allen,” Starks said. “It would just be fun and a really cool moment for me.” His confidence reflects Baltimore’s growing belief that they can compete with the AFC’s elite. Although the Chiefs remain the primary hurdle in the conference, Starks’ comment suggests the Ravens are also focusing on other powerhouses, including Buffalo.
Last season’s loss to the Bills was marred by missed opportunities for the Ravens, particularly key dropped passes that stalled their offense. Despite that, the team sees the narrow defeat as evidence they’re on the cusp of breaking through. Adding talent like Starks to their already strong defense is part of their strategy to close the gap between themselves and top-tier teams like the Bills and Chiefs.
As the Ravens continue to build, their defensive upgrades could play a critical role in playoff matchups ahead. Starks’ ambition to intercept Allen isn’t just a personal goal—it symbolizes a team looking to change its postseason fate. With added depth and youthful energy, Baltimore aims to prove that they’re ready to challenge the best, and that starts with players like Starks stepping up against the league’s most dangerous quarterbacks.
