Ravens Defeat Bengals in Thanksgiving Night Showdown
Cincinnati, OH – The Baltimore Ravens secured a 34-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in a highly anticipated Thanksgiving night matchup at Paycor Stadium. Lamar Jackson led the Ravens with 319 passing yards and four total touchdowns – three passing and one rushing – solidifying Baltimore’s position atop the AFC North.
This divisional clash carried significant weight for both teams vying for playoff contention. The Ravens (9-3) extend their lead in the AFC North, while the Bengals (5-7) face an increasingly challenging path to the postseason.The game showcased a dynamic offensive performance from Baltimore, countered by a struggling Cincinnati offense despite a strong effort from quarterback Jake Browning, who filled in for the injured Joe Burrow.
The Ravens quickly established control, scoring touchdowns on their first three possessions. Jackson connected with Zay Flowers for a 57-yard touchdown pass early in the first quarter, followed by a rushing touchdown and another passing touchdown to Isaiah Likely. Browning responded with a touchdown pass to Ja’Marr Chase, but the Bengals couldn’t maintain the momentum.
Baltimore continued to dominate, entering halftime with a commanding 24-7 lead.The second half saw both teams exchange touchdowns, with Jackson adding another passing touchdown to Odell Beckham Jr. Browning found Chase again for a score, but the Ravens’ defense proved too strong, consistently pressuring the Bengals quarterback and limiting their offensive opportunities.
Key moments included a crucial interception by baltimore’s Marlon Humphrey in the fourth quarter,effectively sealing the victory. The Ravens finished the game with 439 total yards of offense, while the Bengals managed 349.
with this win, the Ravens maintain their strong hold on the AFC north and continue their pursuit of the top seed in the AFC playoffs. The Bengals, meanwhile, will need to win their remaining games and hope for favorable outcomes from other teams to have a chance at a postseason berth.
