giftleft.blogg.se

Whether it was rust, the sloppy weather, or a combination of the two, it was just one game. The big play set up Andrews' short touchdown catch that stretched Baltimore's lead to 10 points.Burrow started the season with a stinker in Cleveland, completing 14 of 31 passes for a career-low 82 yards and no touchdowns. Jackson immediately capitalized on the pick when he hit Flowers on the big completion. Turning pointĬincinnati started the second half with a promising drive that was ended by Stone's pick near the end zone on a pass intended for Higgins. But the unit has struggled against the run and the rebuilt secondary has given up too many big plays. The Bengals defense has been OK this season, especially when you consider the poor spots their offense has put them in. Chase, who caught just five passes for 31 yards, was unable to come down with a potential touchdown catch in the first half that led to the Bengals settling for a short field goal.

The Bengals' early-season issues on offense were somewhat expected, but what has been a surprise has been Ja'Marr Chase's lack of involvement. Why the Bengals lostĬincinnati's offense is still finding its way after Burrow missed a month of training camp with his calf injury. On defense, Baltimore largely kept Cincinnati's offense off schedule while often putting Joe Burrow in less than desirable situations. On offense, the Ravens employed a well-balanced attack that put Jackson in mostly manageable third-down situations. From there, John Harbaugh's team played complementary football while taking advantage of the Bengals' miscues.

The Ravens set the tone on the game's opening drive when they took nearly eight minutes off the clock. Here's a closer look at what transpired in the Queen City. The Bengals' only score of the half was rookie Charlie Jones' 81-yard punt return for a score. Gus Edwards capped off the game's opening drive with a 1-yard touchdown run. In a first half dominated by defense, the Ravens took a 13-10 halftime lead on Justin Tucker's 40-yard field goal on the final play before intermission. Cincinnati's hopes of a comeback ultimately faded when Jackson gained 12 yards on a pivotal third down just before the two-minute warning. The Bengals tried, but could not make up the deficit. The pick set up Jackson's touchdown pass to Mark Andrews that made it a 10-point game. The touchdown pass to Aghlolor occurred moments after the Bengals scored their first offensive touchdown on the year on a Burrow pass to Tee Higgins.Ĭincinnati's best chance to take the lead was thwarted by Geno Smith's pick near the end zone early in the third quarter. Jackson's biggest plays were a 52-yard bomb to rookie Zay Flowers and his 17-yard touchdown pass to Nelson Agholor. Per usual, the Ravens received a big day from Lamar Jackson, who threw two touchdowns while also rushing for 54 yards on 12 carries. The visiting Ravens never trailed and controlled the pace of play for most of the day. Burrow said that he doesn't know how the injury will impact him moving forward. Adding insult to injury was Joe Burrow telling reporters after the game that he tweaked his injured calf that sidelined him for a month during training camp. For a second straight season, the Bengals dropped their first two games after losing a 27-24 decision to the Ravens on Sunday. CINCINNATI - It's Groundhog Day in Cincinnati.