The Baltimore Ravens mounted a near-comeback against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday night, closing in after capitalizing on a key turnover. Late in the third quarter, Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey forced a fumble and recovered it, setting up a 1-yard touchdown run by Derrick Henry that brought the Ravens within one score at 21-14.
However, the Ravens missed a chance to fully tie the game in the fourth quarter when kicker Justin Tucker missed an extra point following a stunning 84-yard touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson to Tylan Wallace. That left the Bengals with a slim 21-20 lead with over 13 minutes left in the game.
Tylan Wallace’s 84-yard touchdown was the longest scoring pass of Lamar Jackson’s career, showcasing Jackson’s ability to make big plays under pressure. The play was a testament to Wallace’s agility as he managed to stay in bounds along the sideline, racing into the end zone to bring the Ravens within a point. Unfortunately for Baltimore, Justin Tucker’s missed PAT attempt kept them trailing by one. The Ravens’ offense continued pressing to make up the deficit, creating a tense final quarter.
Earlier in the game, Lamar Jackson’s quick thinking and play-making abilities were on display when he orchestrated a touchdown in the second quarter. After faking a quarterback run to the right, he pivoted and threw a 6-yard pass to a wide-open Nelson Agholor in the end zone. This marked Jackson’s eighth touchdown pass thrown outside the pocket this season, setting him far ahead in that category across the NFL. Interestingly, three of those eight out-of-pocket touchdown passes have come against the Bengals, showing Jackson’s comfort and effectiveness against Cincinnati’s defense.
Derrick Henry’s third-quarter touchdown extended his scoring streak to all 10 games of the season, tying him for the fourth-longest streak to start a season in the Super Bowl era. Henry’s consistent performance has been a major asset for the Ravens, contributing to their strong offensive showings throughout the season. His latest touchdown, following Jackson’s 10-yard scramble, demonstrated both players’ contributions to keeping the Ravens competitive in this AFC North showdown.
Lamar Jackson has been on a hot streak, throwing 11 touchdowns with no interceptions over his last four games. His dual-threat capability, along with the strong supporting performances from players like Agholor, Henry, and Wallace, have made the Ravens a formidable team. Although the missed extra point was a setback, the Ravens’ resilience and playmaking ability against the Bengals highlighted their potential as a serious contender in the AFC.
