Bengals vs Ravens Under the Lights

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The Cincinnati Bengals (5-4)  take on the Baltimore Ravens (7-3) on Thursday Night Football in Week 11, after both teams suffered heartbreaking losses a week ago. The Bengals lost on a game-winning field goal by Houston Texans kicker Matt Ammendola. The Ravens fell apart in the second half to the Cleveland Browns, and just like that, the AFC North is tighter than ever. 

The Bengals offense has been firing on all cylinders but they need to get healthy. Wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase suffered a back injury in Week 9 against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday Night Football. Chase ended up playing in Week 10, but it’s still an injury to monitor. WR Tee Higgins missed Week 10 due to a hamstring injury. Hamstring injuries tend to linger, so it’s important to keep an eye on Higgins in the coming weeks. Cornerback Cam Taylor-Britt also left the game with a finger injury and did not return. 

This game is going to be important for Cincinnati, especially since they’re 1-4 in the conference and 1-2 in the division. It’s a must-win for the Bengals on Thursday night. 

The Ravens are in a better position, but one more loss, especially to a divisional opponent, could really hurt them when it comes to playoff seeding. 

Baltimore’s head coach John Harbaugh did not have an update on injured offensive tackle Ronnie Stanley (knee) and CB Marlon Humphrey (ankle). Linebacker Trenton Simpson left the game with a concussion. 

Even though the Ravens are 7-3, they’re 4-3 against AFC opponents and 2-2 against divisional opponents. 

It’s a must-win for both teams and it should be a close game. Who do you think will take home the win?