Bengals rally to defeat Ravens 35-13 as Joe Burrow throws four second-half TDs

Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes in the second half as the Cincinnati Bengals overcame a 13-0 deficit to beat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13 on Sunday. The Bengals, who entered the game at 4-2, scored 35 unanswered points after halftime, while the Ravens, now 4-3, suffered their second consecutive divisional loss without starter Lamar Jackson, who was sidelined with an ankle injury.

Baltimore led 13-0 at halftime, relying on two short field goals despite holding the ball for more than 22 minutes in the first half. The Ravens' offense stalled early in the third quarter, and the Bengals responded with a 66-yard drive that ended with Burrow's six-yard touchdown pass to Mike Gesicki. Burrow then connected with Tee Higgins for a 13-yard score, giving Cincinnati a 14-13 lead.

The Bengals extended the lead on a 1-yard run by Samaje Perine, and Burrow added touchdowns to Ja'Marr Chase and Drew Sample, bringing the score to 28-13. Baltimore's backup quarterback Tyler Huntley threw for 215 yards in the first half, including a 48-yard catch-and-run by Zay Flowers, but could not generate a comeback. On fourth-and-2 from the Bengals' 12-yard line, Huntley's pass was incomplete, sealing the loss.

"We stayed patient and executed our game plan after halftime," Burrow said after the game.

Injuries were reported for both teams: the Bengals' safety Kyle Dugger left with a quadriceps injury and tight end Erick All Jr. suffered a knee injury, while the Ravens' rookie guard Vega Ioane exited in the first half with a knee issue. The Bengals will host Tennessee next Sunday, and the Ravens travel to Buffalo.