Ravens and Bengals battle to a tie with Jackson leading Ravens second half comeback
Ravens and Bengals Tie 20-20 in a Hard Fought Match
Jackson Leads Comeback Drive in Second Half
The Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals played to a 20-20 tie on Sunday in a game that saw both teams come from behind. The Ravens trailed 14-3 at halftime, but Lamar Jackson led a comeback in the second half, throwing a touchdown pass to Mark Andrews with just over two minutes remaining to tie the game.
The Bengals had a chance to win the game in the final seconds, but Evan McPherson’s 59-yard field goal attempt was wide left.
The tie leaves both teams with a 7-4-1 record on the season. The Ravens remain in first place in the AFC North, while the Bengals are in second place.
Jackson finished the game 25-of-43 passing for 287 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 65 yards on 12 carries.
Andrews was Jackson’s favorite target, catching seven passes for 104 yards and a touchdown.
The Bengals were led by Joe Burrow, who was 24-of-40 passing for 215 yards and two touchdowns. He also ran for 25 yards on five carries.
Tee Higgins was Burrow’s favorite target, catching seven passes for 114 yards and a touchdown.
The Ravens had the ball first in overtime, but they were unable to score. The Bengals then got the ball, but they were also unable to score.
The tie is a disappointing result for both teams, but it does keep the Ravens in first place in the AFC North. The Bengals are now tied with the Cleveland Browns for second place.