BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 34-13 in a Thursday Night Football showdown that became more about injuries than plays.
The Ravens struck first, marching down the field to start the game with a Gus Edwards touchdown. But tight end Mark Andrews appeared to be hurt after a Logan Wilson tackle in the red zone. Baltimore announced Andrews would not return with an ankle injury.
Ravens were marching straight down the field. Star TE Mark Andrews down on the field. Lamar Jackson took his helmet off and walked over to Andrews as medical staff takes a look.@WCPO
— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) November 17, 2023
Evan McPherson was good from 50 yards out to put the Bengals on the board in their first offensive possession. At the top of the second quarter, Money Mac wasn't as lucky, missing a 53-yarder.
Joe Mixon caught Cincinnati's first touchdown of the night, putting the Bengals up 10-3. Quarterback Joe Burrow appeared to hurt his wrist on the pass. He went to the blue medical tent and then to the locker room.
The Bengals reported that Burrow is dealing with a right wrist injury. He has been ruled out. Backup Jake Browning is currently in for Burrow.
Jake Browning is warming up for the Bengals with Joe Burrow in locker room. #Bengals @WCPO pic.twitter.com/znCKDHHUKb
— Marshall Kramsky (@marshallkramsky) November 17, 2023
On Baltimore's next possession, a deflected pass turned into a Nelson Agholor touchdown. The Ravens regained the lead, 14-10.
After an unsuccessful Bengals possession, the Ravens were able to get the ball back and score another touchdown before halftime.
In the first possession of the second half, Browning led the Bengals to the red zone. McPherson recorded another field goal to bring Cincinnati within eight, 21-13.
On back-to-back possessions, the Ravens put up field goals to make it 27-13.
Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson appeared to hurt his ankle during one of the drives, but remained in the game. He also limped off the field with an apparent injury after he was tackled late in the first quarter. He was taken to the blue tent but never went back to the locker room.
Baltimore added to their lead with less than five minutes to go in the fourth, making it 34-13.
Browning was finally able to connect with Ja'Marr Chase for a touchdown in the final two minutes. The Bengals attempted an onside kick that the Ravens caught. Cincinnati fell 34-20.
WCPO 9 will have special coverage after the game.
