NFL · Final Recap

Bengals Turn 13-0 Hole Into a 35-13 Rout

October 25, 2026 · 8:00 PM

Joe Burrow’s four touchdown passes fueled a stunning second-half takeover in Baltimore.

Baltimore carried a 13-0 halftime lead, then went scoreless after the break as Cincinnati stormed back for a 35-13 win. The Bengals flipped the game with five touchdowns after halftime, posting 14 points in the third quarter and 21 in the fourth. Joe Burrow led the surge with 292 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, 22 completions on 30 attempts and four touchdown passes. Tee Higgins caught six passes for 148 yards and a touchdown, while Ja’Marr Chase added five receptions for 62 yards and a touchdown; Drew Sample caught another touchdown, and Samaje Perine ran for one. Cincinnati gained 358 yards on 51 plays, nearly matching Baltimore’s 359 on 65, but went 5-for-5 in the red zone while the Ravens went 0-for-3. Tyler Huntley threw for 298 yards and a touchdown, added 12 rushing yards and completed 23 of 34 passes, while Zay Flowers had eight catches for 137 yards and a touchdown. Baltimore’s defense recorded four sacks, but the Ravens threw one interception and Cincinnati committed none; the Bengals had one sack. The final: Cincinnati 35, Baltimore 13.

Key Performers

Joe Burrow, QB: 292 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, 22/30, 4 touchdown passes. Tee Higgins, WR: 6 receptions, 148 receiving yards, 1 touchdown. Tyler Huntley, QB: 298 passing yards, 12 rushing yards, 23/34, 1 touchdown; Zay Flowers: 8 catches, 137 yards, 1 touchdown.

Standings Impact

Cincinnati improves to 4-2, while Baltimore falls to 4-3. The Bengals move ahead of the Ravens in the standings after entering the game one spot behind them.

DYMA Insight

Cincinnati entered ranked 14th in the DYMA Power Index, behind Baltimore at No. 8, but turned nearly identical yardage into a blowout by going 5-for-5 in the red zone and protecting the ball. The Ravens’ 35:00 possession advantage could not compensate for zero red-zone scores and a second-half shutout.