Ravens Edge Out Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Close Contest
In a tightly contested battle at M&T Bank Stadium, the Baltimore Ravens emerged victorious over the Cincinnati Bengals with a final score of 19-17. The Ravens now hold a 10-7 record, while the Bengals stand at 12-4.
The game was marked by defensive prowess from both sides. The Ravens' defense racked up three sacks for a loss of 27 yards and forced five quarterback hits. They also managed to halt Cincinnati's offense with one interception and five passes defended, contributing to three forced three-and-outs. On special teams, the Ravens were perfect in field goal attempts, converting all four for a total of 163 yards; their longest successful kick was an impressive 58-yarder.
Offensively, the Ravens accumulated 325 total yards with an average gain of about five yards per play. Their ground game proved effective as they rushed for 155 yards across 28 attempts, achieving an average of approximately six yards per carry. The passing attack added another dimension to their offense with one touchdown pass and seven first downs through air completions.
The home team's kicker showcased exceptional accuracy by making every field goal attempt and extra point kick attempted during the game. This included crucial long-range field goals that contributed significantly to their narrow win margin.
On the other side of the ball, despite falling short on points, Cincinnati put up a strong fight throughout the contest. They utilized all three timeouts but did not challenge any plays during this matchup.
As fans look ahead after this nail-biting encounter at M&T Bank Stadium, they can anticipate watching their team take on their next challenge away from home turf against formidable opponents in East Rutherford. The Baltimore Ravens are scheduled to face off against New York Giants at MetLife Stadium on October 16th at noon Eastern Time (ET). Fans eager to follow along can catch live coverage broadcasted by CBS as these two teams clash on gridiron grounds once more.