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Top photos from Ravens 34-20 win over the Bengals in Week 11

We’re looking at the top photos from the Baltmore Ravens 34-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Amazon’s Thursday Night Football in Week 11

The Baltimore Ravens improved to 8-3 on the season and will have ten days of rest before traveling to Los Angeles to play Justin Herbert and the Chargers after a 34-20 win over the Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson accounted for 318+ yards and two touchdowns as the Ravens offense exploded on the ground and through the air for over 400+ total yards, and Todd Monken’s best game as offensive coordinator.

Baltimore was able to reverse the time of possession, maintaining the football for nine more minutes while going 3-4 in the red zone.

With the team off for the next ten days, here’s an instant analysis of the Ravens’ huge home win.
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Instant analysis of Ravens 34-20 win over the Bengals in Week 11

We’re looking at the instant analysis of the Baltimore Ravens 34-20 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 11

The Baltimore Ravens improved to 8-3 on the season and will have ten days of rest before traveling to Los Angeles to play Justin Herbert and the Chargers after a 34-20 win over the Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium.

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson accounted for 318+ yards and two touchdowns as the Ravens offense exploded on the ground and through the air for over 400+ total yards, and Todd Monken’s best game as offensive coordinator.

Baltimore was able to reverse the time of possession, maintaining the football for nine more minutes while going 3-4 in the red zone.

With the team off for the next ten days, here’s an instant analysis of the Ravens’ huge home win.

Takeaways and highlights from first half as Ravens hold a 21-10 lead over Bengals

We’re looking at key takeaways and highlights from Amazon Prime Thursday night matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals

Lamar Jackson was 12-of-19 for 186 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, but the Ravens rushed for only 30 yards, while the Bengals had 55, as Baltimore led 21-10.

Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews logged two catches for 23 yards before exiting with what looked like a high ankle sprain.

For Cincinnati, star quarterback Joe Burrow exited the game with a wrist and hand injury, and the Bengals will be forced to roll with former Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning in the second half.

With the Big Boi performance ending and the second half set to begin, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.

Ravens vs. Bengals inactives: Marlon Humphrey to miss his 5th game of season

Ronnie Stanley, Marlon Humphrey and Broderick Washington are among the inactives for the Baltimore Ravens Thursday game vs. the Bengals

The Ravens released their list of inactives for Thursday night’s matchup against the Bengals, and Marlon Humphrey is among three key contributors ruled out.

This is the fifth game that Humphrey (hamstring/ankle) has been sidelined for this season. It’s the fourth game that left tackle Ronnie Stanley (knee) has missed.

Linebacker Kyle Van Noy will play after being a game time decision with a groin injury.

Week 11 picks: Who the experts are taking in Ravens vs. Bengals

We’re looking at who the NFL experts are picking in the Baltimore Ravens Thursday night matchup against the Baltimore Rav

The Ravens (7-3) are looking to rebound and re-establish their stranglehold on the AFC North after a 33-31 loss at home in which the Cleveland Browns erased a 14-point deficit in the fourth quarter.

A win for Baltimore at home will help maintain their hold on first place in the division.

It’ll be a massive weekend with AFC playoff implications, and a Ravens win and a Kansas City Chiefs loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Monday night would vault Baltimore into the top spot in the AFC.

A loss for Cincinnati would be a significant blow to the postseason chances while all but erasing a chance to claim three straight division titles.

With kickoff fast approaching, we’re looking at who the NFL experts pick.

Bengals’ run defense could be a problem vs. Ravens on Thursday Night Football

The Bengals-Ravens Thursday night matchup is a good one, but Cincinnati’s faltering run defense could lose the game for them.

When the Cincinnati Bengals face off against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday Night Football, it’s not an exaggeration to say that Cincinnati is already playing for any control of the AFC North. Were the season to end today, the 5-4 Bengals would be the AFC’s eightth seed, while the 7-3 Ravens are the AFC’s second seed. Baltimore already beat Cincinnati 27-24 in Week 2, and the Bengals currently have an 0-2 record in the division, so it’s fairly important for Zac Taylor’s team to get on the good foot here.

The primary matchups are fascinating. Joe Burrow versus Mike Macdonald’s shape-shifting Ravens defense, and Lamar Jackson against Lou Anarumo’s multiple coverages and looks? It’s all heaven for football dorks.

But if there’s one thing the Bengals had beat address, it’s their run defense. Through the first 10 weeks of the 2023 NFL season, Cincinnati has allowed five yards per carry this season; only the Denver Broncos are worse. Furthermore, against the Bengals’ defense, a league-high 29.8% of opponent runs have gone for first downs. Only the Broncos and the New York Jets have allowed more rushing yards per game than the Bengals’ 136.9, and their 31 missed tackles against the run also leads the league. 

That’s a very bad matchup for a Ravens offense that can kill you with the run in multiple ways. It’s odd, because the Bengals have good defenders at all three levels, and everything else is working. Cincinnati currently ranks 16th overall in Defensive DVOA, and 11th against the pass, but their rank of 29th against the run tells the story.

The Bengals have allowed 33 runs of 10 or more yards this season, and three of them came in Week 2 against the Ravens. Justice Hill, Gus Edwards, and Lamar Jackson have all been effective rushers in Todd Monken’s offense this season, and each of them had a big run against the Bengals.

Here’s Hill defining the edge on an 11-yard carry with a few missed tackles for good measure.

Edward’s 20-yard run was pure power out of heavy personnel, and once again, the Bengals weren’t ready for it.

And Jackson got 10 yards on this QB Draw before he gave himself up.

These days, the guy to watch out for in this matchup is undrafted rookie Keaton Mitchell from East Carolina, who is officially a big play waiting to happen.

Keaton Mitchell of the Ravens is the NFL’s new big-play running back

Mitchell has just 12 carries this season, but he’s gained 172 yards and scored two touchdowns, giving him a ridiculous 14.3 yards per carry average. And this isn’t just a straight-line speed guy — Mitchell has averaged 11.67 yards after contact per carry, and he’s forced nine missed tackles on those 12 attempts.

The Cleveland Browns’ defense is quite a bit better than Cincinnati’s, but that didn’t stop Mitchell for breaking off this 39-yard run last Sunday…

…and breaking free for 32 yards on this screen pass.

In this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” the guys get into why Cincinnati’s run defense has fallen off, and what they can do about it.

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You can watch this week’s “Xs and Os with Greg Cosell and Doug Farrar,” featuring all of Week 11’s biggest matchups, right here:

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You can also subscribe to the “Xs and Os” podcast on Spotify…

…and on Apple Podcasts.

Ravens’ 53-man roster vs. Bengals: News and notes for Week 11

We’re looking at the Baltimore Ravens 53-man roster for their Thursday night matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on Amazon Prime

The Ravens suffered a humbling 33-31 loss to the Browns in Week 10, but a short rest prevented any time for self-pity, as John Harbaugh’s squad immediately returned to work.

Baltimore is 7-3 and atop the AFC North, and have a chance to create more space in the division when they face Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals (5-4) on Amazon Prime’s Thursday Night Football.

The Ravens will be without Ronnie Stanley, and Pro Bowl cornerback Marlon Humphrey is listed as doubtful with a calf injury.

With kickoff now 10 hours away, we’re looking at an updated 53-man roster with news and notes for Week 11.

Where do the Ravens sit in the AFC playoff picture?

We’re looking at an updated look at the AFC playoff picture and the Baltimore Ravens are currently the No. 2 seed behind the Kansas City Chiefs

The Ravens are 7-3, and even after a 33-31 loss to the Browns in Week 10, they sit atop the AFC North, but that standing alone won’t create much separation, as three other division rivals are also currently in the postseason picture.

If the postseason started this weekend, the AFC North would be represented by three teams and the division winners from the AFC East, AFC West, and two AFC South teams.

Baltimore and Cincinnati are set for a high-profile matchup on Thursday night, and a loss would drop the Bengals to 5-5 on the season and down to as low as the 11th or 12th seed in the conference.

With the final day of preparation underway, here’s an updated look at the AFC playoff picture.

Ravens snap count vs. Browns: Breakdown, observations from 33-31 loss in Week 10

We’re looking at the snap counts and playing time percentages from the Baltimore Ravens 33-331 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 10

The NFL is far from a sprint, and with some weeks feeling like a marathon, the Ravens will need to return to the drawing board.

After looking like the best team in the league through one half, Mike MacDonald’s defense melted down, as Baltimore was outscored 24-14 in the second half by Cleveland, as the Browns pulled off the 33-31 upset as time expired.

The Ravens abandoned the run and their defensive principles en route to a shocking 33-31 loss to the Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Kevin Stefanski’s team (6-3) moved within a game of the Ravens (7-3), who’ll look to rebound ahead of a massive AFC North matchup against the Bengals (5-4) on Thursday night.

With preparation for Week 11 underway, here’s the snap count from Sunday’s loss.

Studs and duds from Ravens 33-31 loss to the Browns in Week 10

We’re looking at Studs and duds from the Baltimore #Ravens 33-31 loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 10

The NFL is far from a sprint, and with some weeks feeling like a marathon, the Ravens are set to return to the drawing board.

John Harbaugh’s group looked like the best team in the league through one half, then melted down, as Baltimore was outscored 24-14 in the second by Cleveland, as the Browns pulled off the 33-31 upset as time expired.

The Ravens abandoned the run and their defensive principles en route to a shocking 33-31 loss to the Browns at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore.

Kevin Stefanski’s team (6-3) moved within a game of the Ravens (7-3), who’ll look to rebound ahead of a massive AFC North matchup against the Bengals (5-4) on Thursday night.

With fans perplexed and disappointed after the late fourth-quarter meltdown, here are the studs and duds from Sunday’s loss.