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Ravens Blank Bengals 24–0, Revive Playoff Hopes With Run-Heavy, Physical Performance

A run-first plan with a suffocating defense signaled a return to the Ravens' stated identity.

Overview

  • The victory moved Baltimore to 7–7 and within a half-game of the Steelers, with ESPN Analytics placing the Ravens’ playoff chances at 48% before Pittsburgh’s Monday game.
  • Cincinnati was eliminated from postseason contention with three regular-season games remaining.
  • Baltimore secured its first shutout since 2018, sacking Joe Burrow three times, intercepting him twice and holding him to a 58.2 passer rating.
  • The Ravens rushed for 189 yards as Derrick Henry ran 11 times for 100 yards and Keaton Mitchell added 66 yards on eight carries.
  • Lamar Jackson completed 8 of 12 passes for 150 yards with two touchdowns and one interception and was sacked four times in an efficient outing.