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Joe Burrow, Tee Higgins lead huge Bengals second-half flurry, dropping Lamar Jackson-less Ravens
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Key Points:
- The Cincinnati Bengals overcame a sluggish first half to score five consecutive touchdowns in the second half, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 35-13 in Baltimore after trailing by two scores at halftime.
- Joe Burrow threw four touchdown passes in the second half, marking his second straight game with four TDs and no interceptions, leading a historic 35-point second-half turnaround.
- The Ravens, playing without Lamar Jackson and led by Tyler Huntley, controlled the first half but faltered after halftime, dropping to a 4-3 record and 0-2 in the AFC North division.
- Key Bengals receivers Tee Higgins and Ja'Marr Chase had breakout performances in the second half, combining for multiple touchdown catches and significant yardage after being quiet in the first half.
- Both teams suffered injuries, with the Ravens losing rookie guard Vega Ioane and linebacker Roquan Smith, while the Bengals lost tight end Erick All and safeties Kyle Duggar and Bryan Cook during the game.
