Two seasons ago, the Cincinnati Bengals came dangerously close to winning a Super Bowl. They are in serious jeopardy after losing to the Ravens this season, especially with Joe Burrow out of the picture. 

 

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Recapping the Bengals’ disastrous 34-20 loss

Consequences for the Bengals

FAQs

 

Recapping the Bengals’ disastrous 34-20 loss

The Baltimore Ravens were a formidable opponent for the Cincinnati Bengals. Baltimore started with the football and, on the first play, went right to Mark Andrews for a 14-yard gain and a first down. The Bengals took possession from their own 25 and scored a first down on runs by Joe Burrow and Joe Mixon. However, the drive stalled due to crowd noise. 

Evan McPherson hit a 50-yard field goal to get the Bengals on the board. Baltimore’s next possession was missed, and Trey Hendrickson stopped a run. The Bengals managed to get the ball back, but the offense struggled and missed their second timeout. The game unfolded with high expectations on both sides, yet the Bengals grappled with setbacks that impacted their performance throughout.

In the 1st and 2nd quarters, the Bengals demonstrated resilience, displaying flashes of their trademark attack. The Bengals struggled to score from 53 yards out, and after an injury scare, Jackson returned for Baltimore. However, the Ravens swiftly established dominance, exploiting gaps in the Bengals’ defensive strategy. 

The Bengals were up 10-7 at one point, and it looked like the offense had found some answers against the Ravens defense. They had the edge in a game with massive AFC North stakes.

Now, Burrow is in the locker room, and the Bengals are down 21-10.

— Charlie Goldsmith (@CharlieG__) November 17, 2023

The Bengal offense found life downfield, with Mixon catching passes and completing a four-yard touchdown. However, Burrow was injured and was questionable to return. The Ravens scored on passes from Jackson to Nelson Algholor, and Baltimore scored on a touchdown pass from Jackson to Rashod Bateman.

However, the Ravens swiftly established dominance, exploiting gaps in the Bengals’ defensive strategy. This pivotal matchup unveiled vulnerabilities within the Bengals’ gameplay, revealing areas that demand attention and improvement moving forward.

Bengals after the Joe injury, found it difficult to get past the Ravens’ formidable defense, resulting in a big deficit that was impossible to overcome in the closing minutes of the game.

Consequences for the Bengals

The Bengals’ league trend can be better understood in light of the setback to the Ravens. It emphasizes how important it is for the team to reevaluate their strategy and hone their tactics. This setback serves as a trigger, causing them to reflect and reassess their plans of action and methods of implementation.

The coaching staff of the Bengals has the difficult task of closely examining the team’s performance. Regaining their competitive advantage in upcoming games will mostly depend on identifying areas for improvement and making the required modifications. In addition, this loss serves as a sobering reminder of how competitive the NFL is, and it makes the Bengals want to keep getting better.

FAQs

What is the Bengals’ biggest weakness?

Bangal’s need to significantly improve their pass rush this season, as well as pass protection and and pass blocking. These 3 have always been a weakness in the Bengals.

What is Joe Burrow’s weakness?

In a piece for PFF regarding each NFL quarterback’s weakness, Sam Monson stated that Burrow’s was arm strength.