🏈 Bengals News: Burrow Returns in Resounding Win!

The Cincinnati Bengals (now 4-8) secured a massive, confidence-boosting 32-14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens (6-6) on Thanksgiving night. The win was fuelled by the return of their star quarterback and a dominant defensive performance.

👑 Joe Burrow is Back

ü  The Return: QB Joe Burrow made his much-anticipated return after being sidelined for nine games with a Grade 3 turf toe injury (sustained in Week 2). He had been officially activated from the Reserve/Injured list just days before the game.

ü  Performance: Burrow was visibly rusty in the first half but found his rhythm in the second. He finished 24-of-46 for 261 yards, two touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Notably, he was sacked four times. He is wearing a carbon fiber plate in his cleat to stabilize the toe.

ü  Post-Game: Burrow expressed his joy, stating there's "no better feeling" than putting in the work and seeing it pay off. His return keeps the Bengals' slim playoff hopes alive, requiring them to win out to potentially secure a Wild Card spot.

💥 Dominant Defense and Turnover Battle

ü  The Bengals' defense had its best performance of the season, forcing a remarkable five total turnovers from the Ravens, including two Lamar Jackson fumbles, an interception, and fumbles from two other players.

ü  The defense was credited by Head Coach Zac Taylor for setting the tone for their "first all-around game" of the season.

ü  The victory was the first time the Bengals have won in Baltimore since 2021.

🚑 Roster and Injury Updates

ü  OUT vs. Ravens: Star wide receiver Tee Higgins was ruled out with a concussion suffered in the previous week's loss to the Patriots. Defensive end Trey Hendrickson (hip/pelvis) and running back Tahj Brooks (concussion) also missed the game.

ü  New Injury: Linebacker Brian Asamoah II injured his knee during the game against the Ravens.

ü  Roster Move: Cornerback Marco Wilson was placed on the Reserve/Injured list this week with a hamstring injury, while Safety Daijahn Anthony was also activated from IR along with Burrow.

The Bengals are now on their mini-bye weekend following the Thursday game.