Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow Shine as Ravens Edge Bengals in Thursday Night Thriller
What a game we had on Thursday Night Football! The Baltimore Ravens barely edged out the Cincinnati Bengals in a high-stakes showdown, taking a 35-34 victory after a thrilling back-and-forth. This matchup featured two standout quarterbacks, Lamar Jackson for the Ravens and Joe Burrow for the Bengals, who each put on an electrifying display that kept fans on the edge of their seats until the final seconds.
Jackson was at his best, finishing with four touchdowns and leading a crucial fourth-quarter drive. His last touchdown pass was a five-yard toss to Rashod Bateman, which gave the Ravens a one-point lead with less than two minutes left. But Burrow wasn’t done. He quickly led the Bengals down the field, finding his favorite target, Ja’Marr Chase, for another score. Cincinnati was determined to seize the win with a bold two-point attempt instead of kicking the extra point to tie. Unfortunately for Bengals fans, Burrow's attempt came up short, and the Ravens held on to their narrow lead.
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Ja’Marr Chase was unstoppable in this game, catching 11 passes for an incredible 264 yards and three touchdowns. He had been a thorn in the Ravens’ side, continually making clutch catches to keep the Bengals’ offense moving. His explosive plays, including a 70-yard bomb from Burrow, highlighted his deep-threat capabilities and underscored why he's one of the most exciting receivers in the league right now.
The game wasn’t all offensive firepower, though. Each team had moments of strong defensive stops, especially in the first half, which was relatively quiet as both teams were still sizing each other up. By halftime, Cincinnati was in the lead, and they extended that lead early in the third quarter with a quick touchdown to Chase. This put them up 21-7 and looked like a possible turning point in the game.
But Baltimore wasn’t ready to roll over. They capitalized on a Bengals fumble, turning it into one of four straight touchdown drives that brought them back into the lead. Jackson, with his dual-threat skills, found his groove, making key plays on the ground and through the air. His agility kept drives alive, and his precision passing allowed his receivers to make plays in tight coverage. Jackson’s ability to run effectively added another layer to the Ravens’ offense that Cincinnati had trouble containing.
In a game that showcased high-level play from both sides, it’s clear both quarterbacks left everything on the field. Jackson’s fourth touchdown drive capped off a 70-yard march downfield, showing Baltimore’s resilience and determination to close out a hard-fought win.
With the Ravens improving to 7-3, they now have swept the Bengals this season, having already beaten them in a close overtime match earlier in Week 5. Meanwhile, the Bengals fall to 4-6 and will look to regroup, knowing they have one of the league's elite young duos in Burrow and Chase.
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