The Bengals–Ravens rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry[2][3][4] between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens. The rivalry began in 1996 when the Ravens were created after the Cleveland Browns, with whom the Bengals also share a rivalry, moved to Baltimore. The rivalry gained intensity in 2003 as the Bengals hired longtime Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis as head coach.[5]
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Bengals–Ravens rivalry |
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Location | Cincinnati, Baltimore |
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First meeting | November 3, 1996 Bengals 24, Ravens 21[1] |
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Latest meeting | November 16, 2023 Ravens 34, Bengals 20[1] |
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Next meeting | October 6, 2024 |
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Stadiums | Bengals: Paycor Stadium Ravens: M&T Bank Stadium |
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Meetings total | 57[1] |
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All-time series | Ravens, 30–27[1] |
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Regular season series | Ravens, 30–26[1] |
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Postseason results | Bengals, 1–0[1] |
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Largest victory | Bengals: 41–17 (2021) Ravens: 37–0 (2000)[1] |
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Longest win streak | Ravens, 6 (1998–2000) Bengals, 5 (2013–2015)[1] |
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Current win streak | Ravens, 2 (2023–present)[1] |
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The two rivals have played twice annually since 1996 when the Ravens assumed the Browns' spot in the former AFC Central Division. Both teams were placed in the AFC North during the 2002 NFL realignment. The Ravens lead the overall series, 30–27. However, the Bengals won the teams’ lone playoff meeting in the 2022 Wild Card Round.
- November 3, 1996: Bengals 24, Ravens 21 In the first game in the history of the series, the Ravens took a 21–3 lead into halftime. The Bengals scored 21 unanswered 2nd half points to win 24–21.[6]
- October 19, 2003: Bengals 34, Ravens 26 This was Bengals' head coach Marvin Lewis' first game against the Ravens. Lewis previously served as the Ravens defensive coordinator from 1996 to 2001, including their Super Bowl XXXV title in 2000.
- December 5, 2004: Bengals 27, Ravens 26 The Bengals overcame a 20–3 fourth quarter deficit to win 27–26.[6]
- September 10, 2007: Bengals 27, Ravens 20 This season-opening Monday Night Football game was best remembered for a touchdown celebration by Bengals' WR Chad Johnson, who is known for his touchdown celebrations. After a score, he donned a gold jacket, resembling the jackets given to Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, that read "Future H.O.F. 20??" on the back.
- November 10, 2013: Ravens 20, Bengals 17 The Ravens built a 17–0 lead at halftime before the Bengals rallied to make it 17–10 with two seconds left. In the final play of regulation, Bengals quarterback Andy Dalton threw a 49-yard Hail Mary pass. Despite being initially tipped, wide receiver A. J. Green ran toward the ball and caught it to tie the game at 17–17 at the end of regulation. However, the Ravens would win in overtime, 20–17.[6]
- September 7, 2014: Bengals 23, Ravens 16 Bengals kicker Mike Nugent kicked five field goals in the first half, tying an NFL record for most field goals kicked in a half.[6]
- December 31, 2017: Bengals 31, Ravens 27 In the final game of the regular season in Baltimore, Bengals QB Andy Dalton threw a go-ahead touchdown pass to Tyler Boyd in the closing seconds to give the Bengals, finishing at 7-9, an improbable win over the now-9–7 Ravens. This win, combined with a Buffalo Bills win that day, eliminated the Ravens from playoff contention.[3]
- November 18, 2018: Ravens 24, Bengals 21 Ravens start 2018 first round draft pick Lamar Jackson at quarterback for the first time, he breaks the franchise rushing record for a QB with 117 yards.[7] This marked Marvin Lewis' final game in the series, as he left the Cincinnati franchise at the end of the season.
- December 26, 2021: Bengals 41, Ravens 21 In 2021, Cincinnati completed a season-sweep over Baltimore with a 41–21 victory at home. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 525 yards in this game, setting a Bengals franchise record.[8]
- January 15, 2023: Bengals 24, Ravens 17 The first playoff game in the rivalry's history occurred in the 2022 AFC Wild Card Round. Sam Hubbard scored on a 98-yard fumble return, colloquially known as the "Fumble in the Jungle", the longest fumble return in NFL postseason history, as Cincinnati registered a 24–17 victory.[9]
More information Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Season-by-Season Results, Season ...
Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Season-by-Season Results |
Season | Season series | at Baltimore Ravens | at Cincinnati Bengals | Overall series | Notes |
1996 |
Bengals 2–0 |
Bengals 24–21 |
Bengals 21–14 |
Bengals 2–0 |
Ravens inaugural season. |
1997 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 23–10 |
Bengals 16–14 |
Bengals 3–1 |
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1998 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 31–24 |
Ravens 20–13 |
Tie 3–3 |
Ravens open M&T Bank Stadium (then known as PSINet Stadium) |
1999 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 22–0 |
Ravens 34–31 |
Ravens 5–3 |
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Season | Season series | at Baltimore Ravens | at Cincinnati Bengals | Overall series | Notes |
2000 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 37–0 |
Ravens 27–7 |
Ravens 7–3 |
Bengals open Paul Brown Stadium. Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV |
2001 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 16–0 |
Bengals 27–10 |
Ravens 8–4 |
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2002 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 38–27 |
Ravens 27–23 |
Ravens 10–4 |
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2003 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 31–13 |
Bengals 34–26 |
Ravens 11–5 |
Bengals hire former Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis as head coach. Ravens end winning streak of 7 straight meetings at home. |
2004 |
Tie 1–1 |
Bengals 27–26 |
Ravens 23–9 |
Ravens 12–6 |
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2005 |
Bengals 2–0 |
Bengals 21–9 |
Bengals 42–29 |
Ravens 12–8 |
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2006 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 26–20 |
Bengals 13–7 |
Ravens 13–9 |
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2007 |
Bengals 2–0 |
Bengals 21–7 |
Bengals 27–20 |
Ravens 13–11 |
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2008 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 17–10 |
Ravens 34–3 |
Ravens 15–11 |
Ravens hire head coach John Harbaugh, draft QB Joe Flacco |
2009 |
Bengals 2–0 |
Bengals 17–14 |
Bengals 17–7 |
Ravens 15–13 |
Bengals win all of their division games for the first time in franchise history. |
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Season | Season series | at Baltimore Ravens | at Cincinnati Bengals | Overall series | Notes |
2010 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 13–7 |
Bengals 15–10 |
Ravens 16–14 |
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2011 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 31–24 |
Ravens 24–16 |
Ravens 18–14 |
Bengals draft QB Andy Dalton, first meetings between Dalton and Joe Flacco. Ravens win all games against division opponents. |
2012 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 44–13 |
Bengals 23–17 |
Ravens 19–15 |
Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII |
2013 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 20–17(OT) |
Bengals 34–17 |
Ravens 20–16 |
Only overtime meeting in the series history |
2014 |
Bengals 2–0 |
Bengals 23–16 |
Bengals 27–24 |
Ravens 20–18 |
Bengals K Mike Nugent kicks 5 field goals in the first half of the game in Baltimore, tying the NFL record for field goals in a half. |
2015 |
Bengals 2–0 |
Bengals 28–24 |
Bengals 24–16 |
Tie 20–20 |
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2016 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 19–14 |
Bengals 27–10 |
Tie 21–21 |
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2017 |
Tie 1–1 |
Bengals 31–27 |
Ravens 20–0 |
Tie 22–22 |
Bengals win the final game of the season in Baltimore to eliminate the Ravens from playoff contention. |
2018 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 24–21 |
Bengals 34–23 |
Tie 23–23 |
Lamar Jackson makes his first NFL start in the game in Baltimore. |
2019 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 23–17 |
Ravens 49–13 |
Ravens 25–23 |
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Season | Season series | at Baltimore Ravens | at Cincinnati Bengals | Overall series | Notes |
2020 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 27–3 |
Ravens 38–3 |
Ravens 27–23 |
Ravens clinch playoff berth in their victory in Cincinnati in week 17. |
2021 |
Bengals 2–0 |
Bengals 41–17 |
Bengals 41–21 |
Ravens 27–25 |
Bengals' win in Baltimore was their largest win in the rivalry. Bengals QB Joe Burrow throws for 525 yards, sets Bengals franchise record in game in Cincinnati. Bengals lose Super Bowl LVI. |
2022 |
Tie 1–1 |
Ravens 19–17 |
Bengals 27–16 |
Ravens 28–26 |
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2022 Playoffs |
Bengals 1–0 |
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Bengals 24–17 |
Ravens 28–27 |
AFC Wild Card Round. First postseason meeting in the series. Ravens QB Tyler Huntley fumbles early in 4th quarter at Bengals' 1-yard line attempting to score on a QB sneak; it was returned 98 yards by Bengals DE Sam Hubbard for a touchdown that ends up being the game-winning score. |
2023 |
Ravens 2–0 |
Ravens 34–20 |
Ravens 27–24 |
Ravens 30–27 |
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2024 |
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November 7 |
October 6 |
Ravens 30–27 |
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Season | Season series | at Baltimore Ravens | at Cincinnati Bengals | Notes |
Regular Season |
Ravens 30–26 |
Ravens 19–9 |
Bengals 17–11 |
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Postseason games |
Bengals 1–0 |
no games |
Bengals 1–0 |
AFC Wild Card: 2022 |
Regular and postseason |
Ravens 30–27 |
Ravens 19–9 |
Bengals 18–11 |
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