US EditionRavens Face Bengals in Pivotal AFC North Matchup as Both Teams Try to Keep Playoff Hopes Alive
Both teams must win to stay in playoff contention, with the Bengals facing elimination after a loss, and the Ravens aiming to overtake Pittsburgh for the division lead.
- On Sunday, the Baltimore Ravens travel to Cincinnati to face the Bengals in a rematch that will decide AFC North control, with Cincinnati facing elimination and Baltimore aiming to stay in playoff contention.
- After losing consecutive North matchups following a five-game run, Baltimore coach John Harbaugh said control of destiny requires wins and stressed the lack of wiggle room under pressure.
- In their prior matchup, Cincinnati beat Baltimore 32-14 as Joe Burrow outdueled Lamar Jackson despite Baltimore’s 217-34 rushing-yard advantage, and Burrow threw two late interceptions in his second game back.
- Injuries and practice limitations on Wednesday cloud availability as Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins remained limited and in concussion protocol, while Trey Hendrickson had season-ending surgery and cornerback Chidobe Awuzie did not practice.
- John Harbaugh and others emphasized urgency ahead of the rematch, with Harbaugh stating `It’s as simple as that` and Kyle Hamilton stressing momentum, while Zac Taylor and Joe Burrow are seeking to amp up the Bengals.
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Ravens face Bengals in pivotal AFC North matchup as both teams try to keep playoff hopes alive
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