Bengals Erase 13-0 Deficit to Beat Ravens 35-13 in Second-Half Comeback

Key points

• Baltimore led 13-0 at halftime, relying on field goals and a 48-yard touchdown catch by Zay Flowers.
• Cincinnati scored 35 points in the second half, including touchdowns on five consecutive possessions.
• Joe Burrow finished 22-of-30 for 292 yards and four touchdowns, exiting the game with under five minutes remaining.
• The Ravens failed to convert a single third down in the second half until the final minute, finishing 9-of-16 overall.
• Lamar Jackson was inactive for the third straight game due to an ankle injury, with Tyler Huntley starting at quarterback.

Background

This loss marks the Ravens' second consecutive divisional defeat in the AFC North. In their previous game on October 12, Baltimore defeated the Atlanta Falcons in overtime to secure first place in the division. The Ravens have struggled significantly in the second half this season, being outscored by 70 points after the break, while outscoring opponents by 65 points in the first half.

How outlets are covering it

WLWT and NBC Sports emphasized the Bengals' offensive explosion, noting Burrow's four touchdown passes and the team's 22:20 time of possession deficit in the first half. The Baltimore Ravens' official report highlighted the team's inability to convert third downs in the second half, noting they went 8-of-11 in the first half but failed to convert again until the final minute. All sources agreed on the 35-13 final score and the impact of Lamar Jackson's absence, with Huntley completing 22 passes for 298 yards. ESPN's source was unavailable due to a server error, so no additional perspective could be synthesized from that outlet.

Why it matters

The result drops the Ravens to 4-3 and 0-2 in the AFC North, while the Bengals improve to 4-2. The game highlights Baltimore's severe second-half struggles, having been outscored 48-0 in the second half of their last two games. For Cincinnati, the victory ends a losing streak against Baltimore in their second meeting this season and provides momentum ahead of a home game against Tennessee.

What to watch

The Bengals will host the Tennessee Titans next Sunday. The Ravens will travel to Buffalo to face the Bills in Week 8, potentially with Lamar Jackson returning from his three-game absence. Both teams will assess injury updates, including Bengals safety Kyle Dugger and tight end Erick All, and Ravens linebacker Roquan Smith.