The Baltimore Ravens experienced a disheartening 32-14 defeat at home against the Cincinnati Bengals during their Thanksgiving matchup, marking the end of their five-game losing streak and bringing their record to 6-6. In the aftermath, fans took to social media to express their frustration with John Harbaugh, criticizing his play-calling and overall game management.
In the first half, the Ravens opened the scoring with a rushing touchdown by Derrick Henry. However, Evan McPherson, the Bengals” placekicker, countered by scoring four field goals, giving Cincinnati a 12-7 lead at halftime. The second half saw Joe Burrow throw two touchdown passes, while McPherson added two more field goals to his tally. The Ravens managed only one additional score, an 18-yard rushing touchdown from Keaton Mitchell in the third quarter.
Lamar Jackson had a challenging outing, completing 17 of 32 passes for 246 yards, with one interception and no touchdowns. This performance marked his third consecutive game without finding the end zone. The Ravens also struggled significantly, committing five turnovers during the game, which severely hampered their offensive efforts.
In the post-game press conference, Harbaugh acknowledged the team”s need for improvement, specifically addressing the turnover issue. The Ravens are set to face the Pittsburgh Steelers next on Sunday, December 7, at 1 PM ET, as they look to bounce back from this disappointing loss.
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