Cincinnati
Bengals
1-1
34
FINAL
26
Baltimore
Ravens
2-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 3 matchup, the Cincinnati Bengals narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens with a final score of 34-26. Both teams were looking to establish momentum early in the 2027 season, but it was the Bengals who ultimately came out on top in this high-stakes rivalry.
Cincinnati's offense was led by quarterback Joe Burrow, who threw for an impressive 392 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his elite playmaking ability. Wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase was a standout target, racking up a staggering 246 receiving yards, which not only reflects his skill but also the effective connection he has with Burrow. On the other side, Justin Fields provided a spark for the Ravens with his 78 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
Defensively, the Bengals were relentless, with Jailin Walker leading the charge with 11 total tackles and Dexter Lawrence II contributing 1.5 sacks to apply pressure on the Ravens' offense. The turning point in the game came late in the fourth quarter when Burrow orchestrated a crucial touchdown drive, showcasing both poise and precision. Despite a late-game interception by Baltimore's Kyle Hamilton, Cincinnati's defense held strong, sealing the win and improving their season record.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Burrow | QB | 39 | 22 | 392 | 3 | 3 | 84.5 |
| Justin Fields | QB | 40 | 23 | 242 | 1 | 1 | 73.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Justin Fields | QB | 5 | 78 | 15.6 | 0 | 40 | 1 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 18 | 46 | 2.6 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 14 | 45 | 3.2 | 0 | 12 | 2 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 4 | 10 | 2.5 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 8 | 246 | 30.8 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Steve Smith Sr. | WR | 8 | 83 | 10.4 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 5 | 68 | 13.6 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 5 | 50 | 10.0 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Zay Flowers | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| David Njoku | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 2 | 28 | 14.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Jonathan Taylor | HB | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Zach Charbonnet | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Emmanuel Henderson Jr. | WR | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Matthew Hibner | TE | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Wright | HB | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Jailin Walker | MIKE | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 5 | 0.5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Reed | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tacario Davis | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chandler Rivers | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Travis Jones | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Dugger | SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Green | REDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nnamdi Madubuike | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Turner II | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Cashius Howell | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T.J. Tampa | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordyn Brooks | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ricky Hinkle | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris Edmonds | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rayshaun Benny | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trey Hendrickson | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jay Higgins IV | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Ukwu | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Louis | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Demetrius Knight Jr | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 2 | 2 | 4 | 46 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 4 | 4 | 2 | 42 |

