Cincinnati
Bengals
7-6
17
FINAL
38
Baltimore
Ravens
11-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Divisional Round clash, the Baltimore Ravens topped the Cincinnati Bengals 38-17, securing their spot in the next stage of the playoffs. With both teams vying for a shot at the championship, Baltimore's dominance showcased their offensive firepower and strategic prowess.
Lamar Jackson was the standout performer for the Ravens, throwing for an impressive 317 yards and four touchdowns, effectively controlling the pace of the game. Isiah Pacheco complemented Jackson's aerial attack with a solid ground game, racking up 112 rushing yards, while Zay Flowers emerged as a reliable target, accumulating 154 receiving yards to keep the Bengals' defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Ravens were relentless, with Malaki Starks making a significant impact by snagging two interceptions that shifted momentum in their favor. The turning point of the game came in the second quarter when Starks' first interception led to a quick touchdown, allowing Baltimore to pull away and maintain a comfortable lead. The Bengals struggled to recover, ultimately falling short in their playoff bid.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 22 | 15 | 68% | 317 | 4 | 0 | 150.5 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 29 | 10 | 34% | 145 | 1 | 2 | 34.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 18 | 112 | 6.2 | 21 | 0 | 56 | 1 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 7 | 72 | 10.3 | 5 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Lamar Jackson | QB | 4 | 8 | 2.0 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zay Flowers | WR | 4 | 154 | 38.5 | 25 | 2 | 61 | 0 |
| Mark Andrews | TE | 4 | 59 | 14.8 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 0 |
| Chase Brown | HB | 3 | 51 | 17.0 | 20 | 1 | 28 | 0 |
| A.J. Brown | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 17 | 0 | 27 | 0 |
| Chris Brazzell II | WR | 2 | 32 | 16.0 | 11 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Mike Gesicki | TE | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | 7 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Isiah Pacheco | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 16 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 2 | 20 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Elijah Sarratt | WR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 5 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Ja'Kobi Lane | WR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Rashod Bateman | WR | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Tee Higgins | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malaki Starks | FS | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Cashius Howell | REDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Minkah Fitzpatrick | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Sir Taylor | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DJ Ivey | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Boye Mafe | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Hamilton | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marlon Humphrey | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Trenton Simpson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dexter Lawrence II | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Roquan Smith | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathan Allen | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chidobe Awuzie | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nate Wiggins | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan McPherson | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 46 |
| Tyler Loop | K | 1 | 1 | 5 | 21 |

