Bengals Rout Ravens as Baltimore Struggles Without Lamar Jackson
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Cincinnati erases a double-digit lead to secure a 35-13 victory, highlighting Baltimore's offensive collapse in the second half.
The Cincinnati Bengals (4-2) utilized a dominant second-half performance to defeat the Baltimore Ravens (4-3) 35-13 on Sunday, according to reporting from the Associated Press via Sportsnet.
Despite a strong start where Baltimore led 13-0 after two quarters, the Bengals surged back behind quarterback Joe Burrow. Burrow threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns, including scoring passes to Mike Gesicki (6 yards), Tee Higgins (13 yards), Ja'Marr Chase (2 yards), and Drew Sample (16 yards). A 1-yard touchdown run by Samaje Perine also contributed to the Bengals' scoring onslaught.
Baltimore's offense stalled significantly after the break, a recurring trend for a team that has been outscored by 70 points in the second half this season, per the Associated Press. The Ravens have now blown a double-digit second-half lead for the second consecutive week and 10 times since the 2022 season began.
Quarterback Lamar Jackson remained inactive due to an ankle injury, marking his third straight missed game. In his absence, the Ravens are 1-2. While Tyler Huntley threw for 215 yards in the first half—including a 48-yard touchdown pass to Zay Flowers—the running game lacked impact without Jackson. The loss marks Baltimore's fifth defeat in their last six home games.