The Ravens are 2-0 and atop the AFC North after a 27-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium.
Baltimore star quarterback Lamar Jackson was 24 for 33 for 237 yards while also rushing for 54 yards as he dominated the matchup against Joe Burrow.
Buy Ravens TicketsWith J.K. Dobbin out for the season with an Achilles injury, Gus Edwards stepped up, logging 62 yards on ten carries.
With the Ravens set to face Indianapolis in Week 3, here’s an instant analysis of the huge win.
1
Odafe Oweh Struggles
"I don't believe either of those are serious injuries."
Coach Harbaugh on Odafe Oweh and Odell Beckham Jr.: pic.twitter.com/qhEw8ZQ5Qc
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 17, 2023
Oweh finished with zero tackles after suffering an injury that head coach John Harbaugh said wasn’t seroius.
I haven't seen much of Odafe Oweh at all in this half. Ravens mostly going with Jadeveon Clowney and David Ojabo while mixing in Tavius Robinson. Oweh was on the field early in the third quarter, but haven't seen him much since.
— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) September 17, 2023
2
Lamar Jackson dominates Bengals
When Jackson is healthy and in the lineup, Cincinnati has almost no shot at defeating Baltimore.
Lamar Jackson when healthy is a killer to the Bengals defense
When he's played, the Ravens are 6-1 vs the Bengals
— Kelsey Conway (@KelseyLConway) September 17, 2023
3
Nelson Agholor arrives
FIRST TD AS A RAVEN FOR NELLY❗️
Tune in on CBS/@ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/7B7sHuDWYa
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) September 17, 2023
Agholor finished the game with 5 catches for 63 yards and one touchdown.
Nelson Agholor and Lamar Jackson hook up for a 17-yard TD pass on 3rd-and-5. Really nice throw and catch and Ravens answer Bengals TD.
It's 27-17 with 11:38 remaining. Agholor has 5 catches for 63 yards and a TD. Ravens defense need a stop.— Jeff Zrebiec (@jeffzrebiec) September 17, 2023
4
Odell Beckham injury
Beckham Jr. finished with 3 catches for 29 yards before exiting the game with an ankle injury.
Odell Beckham Jr. is on the Ravens sideline in street clothes.
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) September 17, 2023
5
Zay Flowers
The rookie and No. 22 overall pick had four catches for 62 yards on 5 targets in the win.
Two thoughts:
1) Lamar Jackson’s arm strength is underrated.
2) I can’t believe the NFL let Zay Flowers fall to No. 22. pic.twitter.com/QtCAFbCHXO
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) September 17, 2023
6
Lamar Jackson
Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson threw two touchdown passes and used his legs to extend drives as the Ravens stayed undefeated with a 27-24 win over Cincinnati on Sunday.
Jackson looked comfortable in the pocket, going 24 for 33 for 237 yards. He ran for 54 more and extended his dominance of the Bengals.
Two thoughts:
1) Lamar Jackson’s arm strength is underrated.
2) I can’t believe the NFL let Zay Flowers fall to No. 22. pic.twitter.com/QtCAFbCHXO
— Sarah Ellison (@sgellison) September 17, 2023
7
Joe Burrows
Burrow was 27 of 41 passing, for 222 yards, 2 touchdowns and 1 interception, while getting sacked one time on the day.
8
Patrick Queen/Roquan Smith
Queen had eight tackles and one quarterback hit, while Roquan Smith logged 5 tackles on the day as Baltimore contained the Bengals.
9
Efficient on third down
Baltimore went 9/14 on third down, 3-4 in the red zone.
