Joe Burrow Leads Bengals to Victory Over Ravens on Thanksgiving Night
BALTIMORE, Md. — November 28, 2025 — Joe Burrow made a successful return to the Cincinnati Bengals, leading the team to a 32-14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night, ending a four-game losing streak for Cincinnati. The Bengals improved to 4-8 on the season, while the Ravens, who had been on a five-game winning streak, fell to 6-6.
Burrow, sidelined since Week 2, took some time to find his rhythm but eventually connected well with his receivers, sparking the Bengals’ offense. The first half was largely a defensive battle, with the Ravens’ Derrick Henry scoring a 28-yard touchdown run on the opening drive. However, Baltimore struggled with ball security, committing three fumbles in the first half.
Lamar Jackson, the Ravens’ quarterback, was sacked near the goal line on the team’s second drive, leading to a Bengals recovery at the two-yard line. Despite this, Baltimore’s defense forced a turnover on downs. A critical moment came when Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely fumbled a 43-yard run just before reaching the end zone, resulting in a touchback and no points for Baltimore. The Bengals capitalized on these opportunities, taking a 9-7 lead at halftime after three field goals by Evan McPherson.
On the first play of the second half, Jackson fumbled again during a throwing motion, allowing the Bengals to recover and add another field goal. The Bengals then extended their lead with a 10-play, 61-yard drive culminating in a 14-yard touchdown pass from Burrow to tight end Tanner Hudson.
The victory marked a significant turnaround for the Bengals, who had been struggling prior to Burrow’s return. Meanwhile, the Ravens’ five-game winning streak came to an end in front of their home crowd at M&T Bank Stadium.
Officials said the Bengals’ offense showed renewed energy and execution in the second half, while the Ravens were hampered by turnovers and missed scoring opportunities. The game highlighted the impact of Burrow’s presence on the Bengals’ performance and the challenges Baltimore faced in maintaining their momentum.
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