Bengals Beat Ravens in AFC North Showdown

Jackson Out, Bengals Take Advantage

The Cincinnati Bengals defeated the Baltimore Ravens 27-16 on Sunday in an AFC North showdown at Paul Brown Stadium. The Ravens were without quarterback Lamar Jackson, who missed the game due to a knee injury. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley started in Jackson's place.

The Bengals took advantage of Jackson's absence, forcing Huntley into two interceptions and sacking him four times. Running back Joe Mixon led the Bengals' offense with 113 rushing yards and a touchdown.

Ravens Struggled on Offense

The Ravens' offense struggled without Jackson. Huntley completed just 14 of 29 passes for 187 yards and two interceptions. The Ravens also rushed for just 77 yards on 21 attempts.

The Bengals' defense was strong all day, holding the Ravens to just 16 points. The Bengals intercepted Huntley twice and sacked him four times.

Bengals Improve to 8-4

The win improves the Bengals' record to 8-4 on the season. The Bengals are now in first place in the AFC North, one game ahead of the Ravens.

The Ravens fall to 7-5 on the season. The Ravens are now in second place in the AFC North, one game behind the Bengals.

Conclusion

The Bengals' win over the Ravens was a big one. The Bengals now have a one-game lead in the AFC North and are in control of their own destiny. The Ravens' loss is a big setback, but they are still in the playoff hunt. The Ravens will need to bounce back next week against the Pittsburgh Steelers.