NFL analyst mocks Lamar Jackson's Ravens with bizarre “Michelin star” comparison after loss to Josh Allen's Bills in 41-40 thriller

Lamar Jackson's Baltimore Ravens suffered a 41-40 loss to Josh Allen's Buffalo Bills in Week 1 of the 2025 season at Highmark Stadium on Sunday. The Ravens were on course to get the win in their season-opener before a fourth-quarter blitz from the Bills stunned the visitors.

After the Bills' epic comeback win, NFL analyst Sal Iacono, also known as "Cousin Sal," pointed out why the game was a worse loss for the Ravens.

"I think it's a worse loss for the Ravens," Iacono said on "The Bill Simmons" podcast on Sunday (1:12). "I feel like for the first two and a half hours, maybe I'm wrong, they seem focused on 'Alright, we're not f**king around. We're gonna get the No. 1 seed and we know what to do with it this year, and we're light years ahead.' That's the more depressing thing."

Iocono also used a "Michelin Star" comparison to define the Bills-Ravens thriller.

"But honestly, why are we betting these? I might not bet the Sunday night game anyway. ... But to bet Baltimore-Buffalo, I think it's like, why are we doing this to ourselves? It's going to be a classic. It's going to be one tiptoe in bounds or not.

"It's like going to a Michelin Star restaurant and loading up on gummies ahead of time, like no, let's enjoy the great meals."

Jackson went 14-of-19 for 209 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 70 yards and a TD on six carries.

Meanwhile, Allen went 33-of-46 passes for 394 yards and two touchdowns while rushing for 30 yards and two TDs on 14 carries.

The Bills were down 40-25 with less than four minutes remaining on the clock. However, Allen led the fightback for Buffalo, who scored 16 points in quick succession to get the win.

Lamar Jackson and Ravens will aim to get first win of 2025 season vs. Browns in Week 2

Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson - NFL 2025 - Source: Getty

Following their Week 1 loss, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens will host the Cleveland Browns in Week 2 on Sunday.

The Browns suffered a 17-16 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 1. Lamar Jackson and co. will aim to get Baltimore up and running with its first win agaisnt Cleveland.

Meanwhile, the Bills will travel to face the New York Jets in Week 2.