Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley started his third straight game for the Baltimore Ravens as the team played without an injured Lamar Jackson against the Cincinnati Bengals, ultimately falling 35-13 after surrendering 35 unanswered second-half points at home.
The Baltimore Ravens walked into their home locker room at halftime holding a comfortable 13-0 lead over the Cincinnati Bengals. Backup quarterback Tyler Huntley had thrown for 215 yards, receiver Zay Flowers had posted 120 yards, and the defense had bottled up Joe Burrow through a scoreless first half.
Joe Burrow and the Bengals Overwhelm Baltimore With 35 Unanswered Points
The second-half turnaround stands as one of the starkest shifts in franchise and NFL history. After keeping Cincinnati off the scoreboard through the first two quarters, Baltimore’s defense surrendered five consecutive touchdown drives. Joe Burrow engineered the offensive surge, finishing the contest with 249 passing yards and four touchdowns.
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The visitors reeled off 35 unanswered points, while the Ravens’ offense was shut out in the second half for a second straight week. Tyler Huntley struggled after the intermission, managing just 83 passing yards and one interception as the offense completely stalled. The final 35-13 score dropped Baltimore to a 4-3 record on the season.
Jesse Minter and Ravens Players Address Momentum Issues
Head Coach Jesse Minter pointed to psychological and execution flaws after the game, noting that his squad has struggled to maintain composure when momentum shifts against them. Baltimore has now held halftime leads in all three of its losses this year.
Minter emphasized that the roster has demonstrated the capability to compete with the league’s best teams, but consistency remains an elusive target. There’s a consistency level that we need to find where it’s less riding the wave of momentum and more about staying even-keeled,
Minter explained to reporters.
Ravens Fall to Last Place Without Lamar Jackson
The Ravens played without quarterback Lamar Jackson, who was officially ruled out before kickoff due to an ankle injury. Jackson hadn’t practiced for the Ravens ahead of the Week 7 divisional showdown.
Tyler Huntley filled in for his third straight start of the season, completing 70.8% of his passes for 429 yards and three touchdowns across his appearances, alongside 68 rushing yards and one score.
The blowout defeat pushes the Ravens into last place in the AFC North.