The Breakdown: Brown’s Five Thoughts on the Ravens Overcoming the Bengals Again

The Baltimore Ravens overcame the Cincinnati Bengals with a thrilling comeback, winning 35-34 after trailing by 14 points. Following a crucial forced fumble by Marlon Humphrey, the offense ignited, scoring 28 points in the final minutes. Lamar Jackson's performance, including four touchdowns and 290 passing yards, was pivotal. This victory marked the Ravens' seventh win in eight games, pushing them to a 7-3 record for the season.

• Lamar Jackson: 25-of-33 passing, 290 yards, 4 touchdowns.
• Tylan Wallace: 84-yard touchdown reception, the longest of his career.
• Bengals' Ja'Marr Chase: 11 catches for 264 yards, 3 touchdowns.
• Ravens' pass defense: 13 quarterback hits on Joe Burrow.

• The Ravens are winning despite ongoing issues with their pass defense, ranked last in the NFL.
• Kyle Hamilton's ankle injury raises concerns for future games, although it's reported as not serious.
• The Ravens plan to use the 10-day break before facing Pittsburgh to recover injured players.

The Ravens will aim to build on this momentum as they prepare for a critical matchup against the Steelers. Continued improvement on both offense and defense will be essential for playoff aspirations.

Despite concerns in their secondary, the Ravens' explosive offense and key defensive plays have made them serious contenders. Strengthening their defense will be crucial for sustaining their success as they chase a playoff spot.