Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins lead huge Bengals second-half flurry, dropping Lamar Jackson-less Ravens
The Cincinnati Bengals overcame a 13-0 halftime deficit to defeat the Baltimore Ravens 35-13. Joe Burrow led the comeback with four second-half touchdowns, marking a significant turnaround for the team.
Why it matters
This game represents a major momentum shift for the Bengals in the AFC North and highlights a historic second-half scoring swing in NFL history.
The Cincinnati Bengals came out of their bye week looking sluggish early against the Baltimore Ravens. After halftime, the Bengals woke up in a big way and exploded for five straight touchdown drives to turn a two-score halftime deficit into a 35-13 victory in Baltimore.Joe Burrow was held out of the end zone in the first half but threw four TDs in the second half. This is his second straight four-TD, zero-interception game. The 35-point, second-half swing was one of the biggest in league history.Ravens trail 35-13 after leading 13-0 at the half. The last team to lose by 20+ after leading by 13+ at half:Colts vs Giants 11/19/1950 (led 20-7 at half and lost 55-20)— Josh Dubow (@JoshDubowAP) October 25, 2026 The Ravens, who were without Lamar Jackson, led 13-0 at halftime. Tyler Huntley, starting for the third straight game, got the Ravens off to a strong start.
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