Live Updates: Baltimore Ravens host Cincinnati Bengals in primetime AFC North showdown
BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens will take on the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night in a key AFC North battle at M&T Bank Stadium.
The Ravens (7-3), first in the division, are hoping to bounce back from a rough 33-31 home loss last weekend against Cleveland. The Bengals (5-4), are in last place, but have won the past two division titles.
Baltimore defeated Cincinnati, 27-24, on Sept. 17. The Bengals won two of three meetings last year, including in the playoffs.
NBA legend Carmelo Anthony will be the "Legend of the Game," while Orioles centerfielder Cedric Mullins will be the "Captain of the Game."
Big Boi, from the legendary hip-hop duo Outkast, will perform at halftime.
Fans are encouraged to wear black, in this "Blackout Game." Fans will also receive LED wristbands that syncs to stadium music throughout the night.
The Ravens will be wearing all black jersey tops and pants.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m.
Ravens beat the Bengals 34-20
The Ravens beat the Bengals 34-20, taking the season series against Cincinnati and improving to 8-3 on the season.
Ravens increase their lead over Bengals
Gus Edwards runs it in from three yards out, his second of the game and his tenth of the season. Ravens lead the Bengals 34-13.
Justin Tucker's increases score with field goal
Justin Tucker kicks a 25-yard field goal and the Ravens lead 24-13.
Bengals hit another field goal
The Bengals hit a 26-yard field goal and the Ravens lead is down to 21-13.
Ravens lead at halftime
At halftime, the Ravens lead the Bengals 21-10. Baltimore has out-gained Cincinnati 205 yards to 161.
Lamar scrambles a bit, finds Bateman for the TD.
— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) November 17, 2023
Ravens lead 21-10.
Lamar is now 12/19, 186 yards, 2 touchdowns.#CINatBAL @wjz @WJZ13sports pic.twitter.com/SEMB8UbZcw
Ravens get a touchdown
Lamar Jackson connects with Nelson Agholor for a 37-yard touchdown, Justin Tucker adds the extra point and the Ravens lead 14-10.
Burrow injured, may not return to game
Joe Burrow heads to the locker room with what's being reported as a hand injury.
Joe Burrow now heading to the locker room after trying to throw the ball on the sideline & appearing to be in pain..#CINatBAL @wjz @WJZ13sports
— Rick Ritter (@RickRitterWJZ) November 17, 2023
Bengals gain the lead
Joe Burrow hits Joe Mixon for a 4-yard touchdown, and the Bengals lead the Ravens 10-7.
Ravens lead going into second quarter
The Bengals miss a 53-yard field goal attempt and the score remains 7-3. The Ravens lead.
Jackson heads to injury tent
Lamar Jackson is heading into the blue tent and limping. Lamar was on the ground in pain after being tackled.
Ravens take over after Bengals punt
Jadeveon Clowney comes up with a huge sack of Joe Burrow to force a Bengals punt. Ravens take over.
Ravens punt after Jackson sacked
Trey Hendrickson sacks Lamar Jackson on the third down and the Ravens are forced to punt.
Bengals hit field goal on first drive
The Cincinnati Bengals get a field goal on their first drive. The Ravens lead 7-3.
Gus Edwards gets a touchdown in the first quarter
The Ravens' first drive includes nine plays, 75 yards, and ends with a Gus Edwards touchdown. Ravens lead 7-0.
FRANCHISE RECORD FOR @ZayFlowers!!
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 17, 2023
MOST RECEPTIONS BY A RAVENS ROOKIE!! pic.twitter.com/ZDCeun3ylw
Ravens set up for a touchddown
The Ravens' first drive started with a 14-yard pass to Mark Andrews and then a pass to Zay Flowers for 33 yards. This puts the Ravens in the red zone.