November 23, 2024

Bengals lead Ravens in wild-card round of AFC Playoffs | Live updates

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The Cincinnati Bengals open postseason play against the Baltimore Ravens in a primetime showdown at Paycor Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for 8:15 p.m. on NBC (WLWT-TV) and former Bengals wide receiver Cris Collinsworth will be on the call with Mike Tirico.

Cincinnati enters the game as a 9-point favorite, according to Tipico Sportsbook, and the over/under point total is set at 40. The two teams are playing a week after Cincinnati beat Baltimore 27-16. Baltimore will be without quarterback Lamar Jackson and will reportedly play both Tyler Huntley and Anthony Brown at the position tonight against the Bengals.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles under pressure in the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. The Bengals led 24-7 at halftime. © Sam Greene, Sam Greene/The Enquirer Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) scrambles under pressure in the first quarter of the NFL Week 18 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium in downtown Cincinnati on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. The Bengals led 24-7 at halftime.

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If the Bengals win, they will travel to face the Buffalo Bills in the divisional round next week.

Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow can set the franchise record for postseason wins by a quarterback (4) with a win tonight.

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Ravens take lead before halftime | Ravens 10, Bengals 9

The Ravens drove near the goal line after forcing the Hayden Hurst fumble, but failed to score a touchdown.

Kicker Justin Tucker made the 22-yard field goal to give the Ravens their first lead of the game. Baltimore will receive the second-half kickoff.

Bengals turn ball over, Ravens take over with chance for a lead | Bengals 9, Ravens 7

Bengals tight end Hayden Hurst fumbled the ball after a 6-yard reception and the Ravens recovered. Baltimore takes over at the Cincinnati 44 with a chance to take the lead before halftime.

Ravens respond with touchdown drive | Bengals 9, Ravens 7

After turning the ball over on their first drive, the Baltimore Ravens’ offense responded with a long, sustained drive which consumed most of the second quarter. Running back J.K. Dobbins scored his first touchdown of the game on a 2-yard pass from quarterback Tyler Huntley.

Kicker Justin Tucker converted the point-after-touchdown attempt to put the Ravens within two points.

Joe Burrow throws first touchdown of the game to Ja’Marr Chase | Bengals 9, Ravens 0

The Bengals capitalized on the Tyler Huntley interception by scoring the game’s first touchdown. Burrow found Chase in the middle of the field for a 7-yard touchdown pass to open the second quarter.

Kicker Evan McPherson missed the point-after-touchdown attempt to make it 9-0 in favor of Cincinnati.

Bengals get first turnover of game | Bengals 3, Ravens 0

After settling for a field goal in their first drive, the Bengals’ offense will get another chance in good field position. Linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither intercepted Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley at the Cincinnati 40 after Baltimore converted two first downs.

Bengals score first on opening drive | Bengals 3, Ravens 0

After driving down the field on their first drive, the Cincinnati Bengals stalled on the 21-yard line after two incompletions by quarterback Joe Burrow.

Kicker Even McPherson converted the 39-yard field goal to give Cincinnati the early lead.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Ravens take lead over Bengals just before halftime of wild-card game | Live updates

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