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You Won't Believe How Joe Burrow Dominated Ravens' Defense—The Shocking Stats That Could Change Everything!

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2 days ago · Updated 2 days ago

The Baltimore Ravens entered their Thanksgiving Day matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals with significant momentum, having won five consecutive games. However, the stakes were high as this was their first crucial divisional battle of the season, and they were set to play on only four days' rest. While the Ravens' defense had shown signs of resurgence, their scoring attack had yet to find its rhythm. Still, they had the advantage of practice leading up to the holiday clash.

On the flip side, Cincinnati's quarterback Joe Burrow marked his return after a lengthy absence of 11 weeks due to a turf toe injury sustained midway through Week 2. The Bengals had struggled mightily in his absence, winning only one game, leaving many to question whether Burrow could steer the team back into playoff contention upon his return.

Fans were eager for a showdown between Burrow and Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, two of the league's top quarterbacks, battling for supremacy for the first time this season. However, the excitement quickly turned to dismay for Ravens supporters, as Burrow led the Bengals to a commanding 32-14 victory.

The first half saw Burrow struggle to find his footing, settling for a series of field goals. Yet, he eventually found his rhythm, most notably connecting on a spectacular one-handed touchdown pass to Tanner Hudson, marking Burrow's first touchdown pass since September. The Bengals’ offense began to click, and a subsequent touchdown pass to Andrei Iosivas put the Ravens in a deeper hole.

Ravens' Missed Opportunities

Jackson faced a slew of setbacks, with critical opportunities slipping away. One near-TD was wiped out when tight end Isaiah Likely lost control of the ball just shy of the end zone, resulting in a touchback. Later, Jackson's longest pass of the season to rookie receiver Zay Flowers was negated due to a controversial offensive pass interference call, which left fans frustrated.

Jackson's performance was further marred by mistakes, including a fumble and an interception that both proved costly. Although the Bengals failed to capitalize on a strip sack deep in Ravens territory, the cumulative effect of the Ravens’ errors compounded their struggles throughout the evening.

Burrow, on the other hand, played a steady game, avoiding major mistakes and effectively leading the Bengals to victory. This win breathed new life into Cincinnati's playoff hopes and created added pressure on the Ravens as they now face an uphill battle to maintain their playoff positioning in the competitive AFC North.

As the Ravens now watch their playoff destiny slip from their grasp, they must hope for help from other teams, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, as they prepare for another critical matchup against the Bengals in the upcoming weeks. With the playoff race intensifying, every game counts, and this latest loss is a stark reminder of the razor-thin margins that define success in the NFL.

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