Five Turnovers Prove Decisive as Baltimore Slips Back to .500
The Baltimore Ravens entered their Thanksgiving showdown with hopes of extending their impressive winning streak. Instead, they left M&T Bank Stadium reflecting on a night filled with missed chances, costly errors, and momentum-shifting turnovers.
Despite early promise, the Ravens fell 32–14 to the Cincinnati Bengals, ending their five-game winning run and dropping back to .500 in the AFC standings.
A Night Defined by Missed Opportunities
The Ravens looked poised to take control in the second quarter, but a string of errors allowed the Bengals to seize the momentum and never look back. Five turnovers proved too much to overcome, and Cincinnati capitalised on nearly every mistake.
Turning Point: A Touchdown Lost at the Goal Line
One moment changed the entire complexion of the game.
Tight end Isaiah Likely appeared on track for a highlight-reel touchdown when he hurdled a defender and surged towards the end zone. But just inches before scoring, Bengals safety Jordan Battle punched the ball loose.
The fumble rolled out of the end zone, resulting in a touchback for Cincinnati rather than a Baltimore touchdown.
That single play swung the contest. Instead of going up 14–6, the Ravens watched the Bengals march 74 yards on an 11-play drive to retake the lead. Baltimore never recovered.
Top Play: Zay Flowers’ Brilliant but Unrewarded Block
While it won’t show on the stat sheet, Zay Flowers produced one of the most impressive plays of the night.
With the Ravens trailing by 12, Flowers delivered a crushing block that cleared the way for Keaton Mitchell to sprint 18 yards into the end zone untouched.
Unfortunately, Flowers later contributed to the turnover woes, losing a fumble in the fourth quarter — Baltimore’s fifth and final giveaway.
Full Scoring Summary
1st Quarter
Bengals – FG: Evan McPherson, 31 yards (9:39)
Cincinnati leads 3–0Ravens – TD: Derrick Henry, 28-yard run (6:33)
Baltimore leads 7–3
2nd Quarter
Bengals – FG: McPherson, 42 yards (11:24)
Ravens lead 7–6Bengals – FG: McPherson, 24 yards (2:36)
Bengals lead 9–7Bengals – FG: McPherson, 33 yards (0:10)
Bengals lead 12–7
3rd Quarter
Bengals – TD: Tanner Hudson, 14-yard pass from Joe Burrow (7:22)
Bengals lead 19–7Ravens – TD: Keaton Mitchell, 18-yard run (3:59)
Bengals lead 19–14Bengals – TD: Andrei Iosivas, 29-yard pass from Joe Burrow (0:15)
Bengals lead 26–14
4th Quarter
Bengals – FG: McPherson, 52 yards (9:25)
Bengals lead 29–14Bengals – FG: McPherson, 41 yards (1:06)
Final: Bengals win 32–14
Statistical Breakdown
Offensive Leaders
| Category | Ravens | Bengals |
|---|---|---|
| Passing | Lamar Jackson – 246 yards | Joe Burrow – 261 yards |
| Receiving | Isaiah Likely – 95 yards | Ja’Marr Chase – 110 yards |
| Rushing | Derrick Henry – 60 yards | Chase Brown – 78 yards |
Defensive Stats
Sacks: Ravens 1 | Bengals 3
Turnovers Forced: Ravens 1 | Bengals 5
Team Comparison
Time of Possession: Ravens 21:14 | Bengals 38:46
Total Yards: Ravens 346 | Bengals 382
Penalties: Ravens 7 for 53 | Bengals 6 for 35
3rd Down Efficiency: Ravens 3/10 | Bengals 8/19
1st Downs: Ravens 16 | Bengals 22
Stock Watch: Who Rose and Who Struggled
⬇️ QB Lamar Jackson
Jackson showed moments of brilliance but struggled with accuracy and ball security throughout the night.
Completed 17 of 32 passes for 245 yards
No touchdowns for the third straight game (a career first)
One interception and two fumbles against the league’s worst-rated defence
⬆️ TE Isaiah Likely
Likely delivered his best performance of the season:
95 yards on five receptions
However, his costly goal-line fumble erased what would have been his first touchdown of the year and shifted the game’s momentum.
⬆️ RB Derrick Henry
Henry was one of the few bright spots:
60 rushing yards on 10 carries
Explosive 28-yard touchdown run early in the game
Added a 44-yard catch-and-run
Passed Jim Brown for 11th on the NFL’s all-time rushing list
What’s Next for Baltimore?
The Ravens will look to regroup and avoid a downward slide when they return home to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on 7 December at 1 p.m.
With the AFC North tightening, the next matchup carries major playoff implications.
Sources
NFL Game Statistics
Baltimore Ravens Post-game Reports
Cincinnati Bengals Media Notes
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