Bengals fall to Ravens 24-0: Postgame recap, notes & quotes
In Paycor Stadium’s coldest game in a quarter-century, Baltimore’s defense stifled Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow’s normally explosive attack, delivering a 24-0 shutout in frigid conditions that reached 10 degrees with a wind chill around minus one. While Burrow had lifted the Bengals to 32 points in Baltimore and 34 in Buffalo in recent matchups, the Ravens’ secondary throttled Cincinnati’s passing game this time, leaving Burrow scoreless and limited to 225 passing yards with two interceptions, one of which was part of a pick-six.
Ja’Marr Chase, Cincinnati’s standout wideout, collected 10 receptions for 132 yards, crossing the 100-yard mark for the season and reaching the 16th game in his career with at least 10 catches.
The usual Burrow-Jackson shootouts did not materialize this afternoon. Instead, the Bengals’ defense showed up, even as Pittsburgh-area rookie Demetrius Knight registered his first two career sacks, fellow rookie Myles Murphy notched a two-sack game, and safety Jordan Battle logged his team-leading fourth interception.
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Chase Reaches a Milestone in 75th Game
Chase’s 10-catch, 132-yard performance came in his 75th regular-season game. His career receptions rose to 496, the second-most by any player through his first 75 games in NFL history, trailing only Michael Thomas (538). His 6,572 receiving yards also put him in elite company, matching Pro Football Hall of Famer Randy Moss as the only players with at least 6,500 receiving yards and 50 receiving touchdowns in their first five seasons.
Chase also extended his season-long streak with 100-plus receiving yards to six games, tying A.J. Green (2013) for the most 100-yard games in a single Bengals season.
His 100th reception of the season came on Chase’s ninth catch of the day, marking the 16th time in NFL history that a player has reached triple-digit receptions in three consecutive seasons.
Battle Extends Interception Streak
After Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey picked off Burrow in Bengals territory, Jordan Battle returned the favor on the next drive with his fourth interception of the season, grabbing a deflected pass.
Battle’s four picks rank tied for sixth in the league this season. His last interception came in Week 7 against Pittsburgh. Cincinnati has had at least four interceptions by a Bengal in each of the past five seasons dating back to 2021.
Murphy and Knight Milestones
Myles Murphy recorded multiple sacks in a game for the first time, bringing down Lamar Jackson for a two-yard loss on the opening drive and then a six-yard sack in the third quarter. Murphy now has 4.5 sacks on the season and 7.5 for his career.
Rookie Demetrius Knight Jr. added his first two sacks of his career—nine-yard and five-yard losses that helped flip field position and spark a punt in the third quarter. Knight’s performances marked the first time a Bengals rookie had multiple sacks in a game since Kris Jenkins Jr. achieved two in Week 16 of last season against Cleveland.
The last time Cincinnati had two players record multiple sacks in a game was Week 17 of 2019, when Carlos Dunlap logged 2.5 and Carl Lawson had two against Cleveland.
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Photos and captions from the game highlight the defensive stand and key moments, including Battle’s interception, Knight’s sacks, and Murphy’s pressure on Jackson.
Bottom line: despite a cool afternoon narrative, Cincinnati’s defense showed resilience, but the offense couldn’t capitalize enough to overcome Baltimore’s stingy performance. What do you think this game signals about the Bengals’ adjustment needs moving forward: more aggressive pass rush, tightened protection for Burrow, or a shift in play-calling balance? Share your thoughts in the comments.
