Burrow and Bengals Defense Shock Ravens in Thrilling Thanksgiving Nightcap
In a thrilling Thanksgiving nightcap, the Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens 32-14, ending Baltimore’s five-game winning streak. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow returned from injury, throwing two touchdown passes in the second half.
Key Moments of the Game
- Burrow connected with Tanner Hudson for a 14-yard touchdown, extending the lead to 19-7.
- The Ravens responded with an 18-yard touchdown run from Keaton Mitchell.
- Burrow then threw a 29-yard touchdown pass to Andrei Iosivas late in the third quarter.
The Ravens struggled with turnovers, losing three fumbles in the first half and ending the game with five total turnovers. Despite some initial promise, including an 18-yard run for a touchdown by Derrick Henry, Baltimore’s offense faltered. Quarterback Lamar Jackson was particularly affected, executing three turnovers, including an interception late in the game.
Injury Impacts
Both teams faced injury challenges. The Bengals struggled early but improved in the second half. Burrow finished the game with 261 passing yards, completing 24 of 46 attempts. Jackson managed 246 yards with 17 completions out of 32 attempts.
In terms of injuries, the Bengals lost linebacker Brian Asamoah II to a knee injury, while the Ravens were without cornerback Nate Wiggins in the second half due to a foot injury. Linebacker Chandler Martin also left the game with a knee injury.
Upcoming Matches
- Bengals will visit Buffalo on December 7.
- Ravens will host Pittsburgh on December 7.
The Bengals’ victory marked a significant turnaround for the team while highlighting Baltimore’s continuing struggles with turnovers. The performance of Burrow and his receiving corps is promising as they look toward their next game.
