Bengals stage historic second-half comeback to defeat Ravens 35-13
The Cincinnati Bengals completed a remarkable comeback against the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, winning 35-13 after trailing 13-0 at halftime. The Bengals were shut out in the first half, managing only 59 yards of offense on 15 plays, but erupted for 35 unanswered points in the second half. Quarterback Joe Burrow completed 16 of 18 passes for 249 yards and four touchdowns in the second half alone, finishing with 292 yards overall. Wide receiver Tee Higgins caught six passes for 148 yards and a touchdown, all in the second half. The Bengals scored touchdowns on five of their first six second-half drives, with multiple receivers contributing: Ja'Marr Chase, Mike Gesicki, Drew Sample, and Samaje Perine also scored. According to team reports, Chase delivered a fiery halftime speech that energized the team. The victory improved Cincinnati to 4-2 and represents one of the largest second-half scoring swings in NFL history.
Key facts
- Bengals trailed 13-0 at halftime but won 35-13, scoring 35 unanswered points
- Joe Burrow went 16-for-18 for 249 yards and 4 TDs in the second half
- Tee Higgins caught 6 passes for 148 yards and 1 TD, all in second half
- Cincinnati had only 59 total yards and 15 plays in the first half
- The Bengals improved to 4-2 with the AFC North win
- This was the 10th team in NFL history to be shut out in first half and score 35+ in second half
Limits of this briefing
This is a sports story with no partisan political dimensions. All major sports outlets reported the same basic facts with consistent numbers and details. Lamar Jackson's absence due to injury for the Ravens is mentioned as context but not as a political issue.
Sources
- Sports Illustrated: 6 Winners and 2 Losers From Bengals' Dominant Comeback Win Over Ravens Centre
- Local 12 (Cincinnati ABC affiliate): Bengals make NFL history with comeback win over Ravens Centre
- Yahoo Sports: 'That's who we have to be.' Bengals show promise in comeback win vs. Ravens Centre
- Bleacher Report: Bengals Beat Ravens, Box Score Stats, Highlights Centre
- Cincinnati Bengals official site: Bengals Defeat Ravens 35-13 - Postgame Recap Centre