Ravens Rally to Defeat Bengals 35-34 After Bengals' Failed 2-Point Conversion Amid Controversial Non-Calls

Nov 8, 2024, 04:37 AM

In a thrilling Thursday night matchup, the Baltimore Ravens defeated the Cincinnati Bengals 35-34, overcoming a 14-point deficit. The Bengals, led by Joe Burrow's outstanding performance of 428 passing yards and four touchdowns, had been 33-1 since 2018 when leading by 14 points or more, winning 27 consecutive games under such circumstances until this loss. The Ravens rallied in the second half, scoring 28 points—the most by any team in a second half this season—with quarterback Lamar Jackson leading an efficient and explosive offense. With the game on the line, the Bengals opted for a two-point conversion to take the lead but failed amid controversial non-calls, including potential defensive holding and roughing the passer penalties. Commentator Al Michaels remarked on the officiating, saying, 'Too many games end this way. They just do. ... So frustrating for the fans.' The Ravens improve to 7-3, while the Bengals fall to 4-6 despite Burrow's remarkable effort.