Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals squared off on Thursday Night Football

Ravens beat Bengals 27-16 on Thursday Night Football

Ravens keep their playoff hopes alive with a 27-16 win over the Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 27-16 in a crucial AFC North matchup on Thursday Night Football. The Ravens, who entered the game with a 9-5 record, needed a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Bengals, who entered the game with a 7-7 record, were looking to stay in the hunt for a wild-card berth.

The Ravens took an early lead on a Lamar Jackson touchdown pass to Marquise Brown. The Bengals answered back with a touchdown of their own, but the Ravens regained the lead on a field goal. The Ravens extended their lead in the second quarter on another Jackson touchdown pass, this time to Mark Andrews. The Bengals cut the lead to 17-10 on a field goal just before halftime.

The Ravens came out strong in the second half, scoring a touchdown on their first drive to extend their lead to 24-10. The Bengals answered back with a touchdown of their own, but the Ravens defense held strong and forced a turnover on downs on the Bengals' next possession. The Ravens then added a field goal to extend their lead to 27-16.

The Ravens defense continued to play well in the fourth quarter, sacking Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow twice and forcing him to throw an interception. The Ravens offense was able to run out the clock and secure the victory.

Jackson finished the game 24-of-35 passing for 251 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Brown led the Ravens receivers with seven catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. Andrews added five catches for 58 yards and a touchdown.

Burrow finished the game 24-of-40 passing for 249 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. Ja'Marr Chase led the Bengals receivers with eight catches for 97 yards.

With the win, the Ravens improved to 10-5 and remain in the hunt for a playoff berth. The Bengals dropped to 7-8 and their playoff hopes are now fading.