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Joe BurrowHis return to the Cincinnati Bengals couldn't have gone better, as he helped lead his team to a 32-14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night, snapping a four-game losing streak.
Bengals The record improved to 4-8 on the season while the Ravens, who had won five straight games heading into Thursday night's home game, fell to 6-6 on the year.
Bengals fans have been waiting very patiently for their franchise quarterback to return under center, and the wait has been worth it. It took Burrow a while to get going, but once he found his rhythm with all of his receivers, the old-school Bengals offense showed up in Baltimore.
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Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
In the first half it was a field goal though Derrick Henry28-yard touchdown on the Ravens' first drive. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, who had been criticized for looking sluggish and lacking much explosiveness despite a winning streak, had trouble running the game that night, resulting in three first-half turnovers.
Jackson came in for the team's second down as he was sacked near the goal line and the Bengals had an interception at the two-yard line. However, the Ravens' defense picked up the slack by forcing turnovers on downs despite excellent field position for Burrow and company.
However, the one that really hurt the Ravens came from tight end Isaiah Probability, who ran 43 yards and looked like he was going to make his way into the end zone for a 14-6 lead. But before he crashed the plane, he fumbled the ball and it flew out of the end zone.
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Result? No points and no touchback for the Bengals to take over, where they eventually took a 9-7 lead after Evan McPherson kicked his third field goal of the night.
It looked like the score would be 9-7 at halftime, but on the first play of the Ravens' next drive, Jackson was unable to keep the ball in his hand after the kickoff, allowing the Bengals not only to gain the ball back, but also to make a field goal with 10 seconds left in the quarter.
The Bengals began to rev up their offense in the second half and it came on their first drive as Burrow went 10 plays and 61 yards, finding tight end Tanner Hudson for a 14-yard touchdown to begin to widen the lead on the scoreboard.
Jackson and the Ravens responded, however, as Keaton Mitchell found the seam and ran in an 18-yard touchdown to make the game 19-14. But a typical AFC North battle between these two means you never get too comfortable, even after a big score.
Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals celebrates scoring a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens during the third quarter of the game at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2025 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Andre Iosivas, who was quiet in the game at the time, caught a deep pass from Burrow for a 29-yard touchdown that would prove decisive as the Ravens began to press entering the fourth quarter.
However, the Bengals' defense was statistically the worst in the NFL in allowing yards (415.8 per game) and points (32.7) in this game. This meant the Ravens were definitely not out of the game with 15 minutes remaining.
But again, ball retention was a major issue. Jackson intercepted the ball at Cincinnati's eight-yard line on a pass intended for Mark Andrews. Then they turned the ball over with eight minutes left in the quarter for a 29-14 lead.
There was some hope, however, when Bengals running back Samaje Perine failed to convert what should have been a game-tying punt at the Baltimore 12-yard line. But the Ravens returned the favor five plays later when Zay Flowers fumbled near center field as the Ravens desperately tried to rush down the field to make it a one-run game.
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McPherson kicked his sixth field goal of the night to secure a much-needed win for the Bengals.
Upon Burrow's return, he was 24 of 46 for 261 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, while Chase had 110 yards on seven catches. Chase Brown added 78 yards on the ground, catching seven passes for 35 yards.
For the Ravens, Jackson was just 17 of 32 for 246 yards with no touchdowns and one interception. He also had six rushes for 27 yards. Henry finished with 60 yards on the ground, while Lickley led the team through the air with 95 yards on five catches.
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