The Cincinnati Bengals will face off against their AFC North rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, in a critical divisional matchup on Thursday Night Football in Week 10. The Bengals, coming off a 41-24 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, are looking to extend their winning streak and climb back into the AFC playoff picture.
The Ravens, currently sitting at 6-3, will also be looking to maintain their lead in the division. Baltimore is coming off a 41-10 blowout win over the Denver Broncos, and the team is led by MVP frontrunner Lamar Jackson, who has thrown for 20 touchdowns and rushed for 505 yards and two scores this season.
For the Bengals, the key to success will be the play of quarterback Joe Burrow, who has been exceptional in recent weeks. Burrow threw for 392 yards and five touchdowns in the Bengals’ Week 5 overtime loss to the Ravens, and he followed that up with another five-touchdown performance in Week 9 against the Raiders.
Burrow will be counting on wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who has had a lot of success against the Ravens. Chase is the only player with multiple games of 160 receiving yards against Baltimore, and he torched the Ravens for 193 yards in their last meeting. Chase will be looking to continue his dominance against the Ravens’ secondary, which includes cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
Another key player for the Bengals will be tight end Mike Gesicki, who will be reunited with his old friend Ryan Fitzpatrick, who will be calling the game for Amazon Prime Video. Fitzpatrick played with Gesicki in Miami, and the two have a close relationship. Gesicki will be looking to make an impact in the passing game and provide Burrow with another reliable target.
The Ravens will be without tight end Isaiah Likely, who is inactive with a hamstring injury, but they have added some depth at running back by activating Keaton Mitchell from the PUP list. Mitchell will give Derrick Henry and Justice Hill a break and provide some fresh legs for the Ravens’ ground game.
The Bengals will also be without wide receiver Tee Higgins, who is inactive with a quad injury. However, rookie wide receiver Jermaine Burton is active and will be looking to make an impact after being inactive in Week 9 due to missing a walkthrough.
This game has playoff implications for both teams, and the winner will gain a significant edge in the AFC North race. The Bengals need a win to climb back into the playoff picture, while the Ravens need to keep pace with the Pittsburgh Steelers at the top of the division.
Kickoff is set for 8:15 p.m. ET, and the game will be streamed exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. Local audiences in Cincinnati and Baltimore can watch the game on ABC Channel 9 and ABC Channel 2, respectively. The Ravens are 6-point favorites, according to BetMGM, and the over/under point total is 52.5.
With the calendar shifting to November, the stakes are getting higher for both teams. The Bengals and Ravens will be battling for supremacy in the AFC North, and the outcome of this game could have a major impact on the division race.
In other news, the Bengals have announced a partnership with Procter & Gamble, making the consumer goods giant an official partner of the team. The deal includes prominent media, content, and branding throughout Paycor Stadium and will help support community initiatives such as Bengals Girls FLAG Football.
Additionally, the Bengals have made some roster moves, elevating offensive tackle Devin Cochran and tight end Cam Grandy from the practice squad to the active roster for tonight’s game. The team also acquired running back Khalil Herbert from the Chicago Bears in exchange for a seventh-round selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.