Bengals Fall Short in Ravens Thriller

The Cincinnati Bengals suffered a narrow 35-34 defeat against the Baltimore Ravens in a thrilling Thursday Night Football game. Despite a standout performance from Joe Burrow, who threw for 428 yards and four touchdowns, the Bengals fell short after a failed two-point conversion attempt in the final moments. Head coach Zac Taylor's decision to go for two instead of playing for overtime has been met with mixed reactions, with some defending the aggressive strategy while others criticize it as a fear-based decision, especially given Lamar Jackson's strong performance. The game was marked by controversial officiating, with potential penalties against Baltimore going uncalled on Cincinnati's final play. The Bengals' loss is compounded by ongoing injury concerns, including the need for Joe Burrow to recover from multiple hits and the potential return of key players like Orlando Brown Jr. and Tee Higgins. Meanwhile, the Ravens rallied from a 21-7 deficit, with Lamar Jackson further solidifying his MVP candidacy by throwing three fourth-quarter touchdowns.