Lamar Jackson led a stunning comeback for the Baltimore Ravens, overcoming a 14-point deficit to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 35-34 on Thursday night. In a thrilling fourth quarter, Jackson threw three touchdown passes, ultimately finding Rashod Bateman in the end zone for the game-winning score with just under two minutes left. Despite Cincinnati’s late push, Baltimore’s defense held firm on a critical 2-point conversion attempt, sealing the win.
Jackson dazzled, rushing along the sideline to turn a potential 20-yard loss into a gain and completing the night with 290 passing yards and four touchdowns. In the fourth, Tylan Wallace’s 84-yard touchdown run, followed by Mark Andrews’ 18-yard touchdown catch and Jackson’s subsequent 2-point conversion, brought Baltimore back from the brink. Ja’Marr Chase had an incredible game for the Bengals, posting 264 receiving yards and three touchdowns, including a 70-yarder that tied the game late.
Despite Chase’s record-breaking 457 yards across two games against Baltimore, Jackson’s playmaking ultimately stole the show. Coach John Harbaugh praised Jackson, saying, “It starts with Lamar, and oftentimes it ends with Lamar.”
Key Stats and Plays
Lamar Jackson: 290 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, plus a game-saving scramble.
Ja’Marr Chase: 11 catches, 264 yards, 3 touchdowns, setting an NFL record for most receiving yards against a single team in one season.
Joe Burrow: 428 passing yards, 4 touchdowns, narrowly missing the win with a failed 2-point conversion pass.
In a final twist, Jackson’s kneel-down ended Baltimore’s 42-game streak of rushing for 100+ yards. The Ravens (7-3) emerge with a hard-fought victory, leaving the Bengals (4-6) frustrated with another narrow defeat.
