# Bengals–Ravens rivalry

The Bengals–Ravens rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Cincinnati Bengals and 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. They were placed in the former AFC Central Division, becoming divisional rivals with the Bengals. Both teams were placed in the AFC North during the 2002 NFL realignment. The rivalry gained intensity in 2003 as the Bengals hired longtime Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis as head coach.
The Ravens lead the overall series, 32–27. The two teams have met once in the playoffs with the Bengals winning the 2022 AFC Wild Card game.

## Notable games

* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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.
* 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. 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.
* January 15, 2023: Bengals 24, Ravens 17 The first playoff game in the rivalry's history occurred in the 2022 AFC Wild Card Round. Ravens backup quarterback Tyler Huntley fumbled at the goalline, and Sam Hubbard returned it 98 yards for a touchdown. Colloquially known as the "Fumble in the Jungle", it was the longest fumble return in NFL postseason history and the difference in a 24–17 Cincinnati victory.
* October 6, 2024: Ravens 41, Bengals 38 Ravens overcome fourth quarter deficit of 10 points to force overtime. Ravens win on a Justin Tucker walk-off field goal. Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow combine for 740 passing yards.
* November 7, 2024: Ravens 35, Bengals 34 Ravens overcome third quarter deficit of 14 points and take a 35–28 lead into the game's final minute. The Bengals scored a touchdown with 38 seconds remaining on a Joe Burrow pass to Ja'Marr Chase, but failed a go-ahead two-point conversion to allow the Ravens to secure a 35–34 win. Chase recorded 264 receiving yards and three touchdowns in the loss.

## Season-by-season results

Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens Season-by-Season Results :
1990s (Ravens, 5–3)
SeasonSeason seriesat Cincinnati Bengalsat Baltimore RavensOverall seriesNotes
1996
Bengals 2–0
Bengals 21–14
Bengals 24–21
Bengals 2–0
The Cleveland Browns relocate to Baltimore and became the Baltimore Ravens.
1997
Tie 1–1
Bengals 16–14
Ravens 23–10
Bengals 3–1
1998
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 20–13
Ravens 31–24
Tie 3–3
Ravens open Ravens Stadium at Camden Yards (now known as M&T Bank Stadium).
1999
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 34–31
Ravens 22–0
Ravens 5–3
Last matchup at the Cinergy Field (previously known as Riverfront Stadium). :
2000s (Tie, 10–10)
SeasonSeason seriesat Cincinnati Bengalsat Baltimore RavensOverall seriesNotes
2000
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 27–7
Ravens 37–0
Ravens 7–3
Bengals open Paul Brown Stadium (now known as Paycor Stadium). In Baltimore, Ravens record their largest victory over the Bengals with a 37–point differential. Ravens win Super Bowl XXXV.
2001
Tie 1–1
Bengals 21–10
Ravens 16–0
Ravens 8–4
2002
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 27–23
Ravens 38–27
Ravens 10–4
2003
Tie 1–1
Bengals 34–26
Ravens 31–13
Ravens 11–5
Bengals hire former Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis as their head coach.
2004
Tie 1–1
Ravens 23–9
Bengals 27–26
Ravens 12–6
2005
Bengals 2–0
Bengals 42–29
Bengals 21–9
Ravens 12–8
In Cincinnati, Bengals score their most points in a game against the Ravens.
2006
Tie 1–1
Bengals 13–7
Ravens 26–20
Ravens 13–9
2007
Bengals 2–0
Bengals 27–20
Bengals 21–7
Ravens 13–11
2008
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 34–3
Ravens 17–10
Ravens 15–11
Ravens draft QB Joe Flacco and hire John Harbaugh as their head coach.
2009
Bengals 2–0
Bengals 17–7
Bengals 17–14
Ravens 15–13
Bengals win all of their division games for the first time in franchise history. :
2010s (Tie, 10–10)
SeasonSeason seriesat Cincinnati Bengalsat Baltimore RavensOverall seriesNotes
2010
Tie 1–1
Bengals 15–10
Ravens 13–7
Ravens 16–14
2011
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 24–16
Ravens 31–24
Ravens 18–14
Ravens win all of their division games and sweep the AFC North for the first time in franchise history.
2012
Tie 1–1
Bengals 23–17
Ravens 44–13
Ravens 19–15
Both teams finish with 10–6 records, but the Ravens clinch the AFC North based on a better divisional record than the Bengals. Ravens win Super Bowl XLVII.
2013
Tie 1–1
Bengals 34–17
Ravens 20–17(OT)
Ravens 20–16
First overtime meeting in the series.
2014
Bengals 2–0
Bengals 27–24
Bengals 23–16
Ravens 20–18
In Baltimore, Bengals K Mike Nugent kicks five field goals in the first half, tying the NFL record for most field goals made in a half.
2015
Bengals 2–0
Bengals 24–16
Bengals 28–24
Tie 20–20
2016
Tie 1–1
Bengals 27–10
Ravens 19–14
Tie 21–21
2017
Tie 1–1
Ravens 20–0
Bengals 31–27
Tie 22–22
Bengals' win eliminated the Ravens from playoff contention.
2018
Tie 1–1
Bengals 34–23
Ravens 24–21
Tie 23–23
Ravens draft QB Lamar Jackson, who makes his first NFL start in Baltimore.
2019
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 49–13
Ravens 23–17
Ravens 25–23
In Cincinnati, Ravens score their most points in a game against the Bengals. :
2020s (Ravens, 7–4)
SeasonSeason seriesat Cincinnati Bengalsat Baltimore RavensOverall seriesNotes
2020
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 38–3
Ravens 27–3
Ravens 27–23
In Cincinnati, Ravens finished with 404 rushing yards, setting a franchise record for their most rushing yards in a game and fourth-most rushing yards in a game in NFL history.
2021
Bengals 2–0
Bengals 41–21
Bengals 41–17
Ravens 27–25
In Baltimore, Bengals record their largest victory against the Ravens with a 24–point differential. In Cincinnati, Bengals' QB Joe Burrow throws for 525 yards, setting a franchise record for their most passing yards in a game.and fourth-most passing yards in a game in NFL history. Bengals lose Super Bowl LVI.
2022
Tie 1–1
Bengals 27–16
Ravens 19–17
Ravens 28–26
2022 Playoffs
Bengals 1–0
Bengals 24–17
Ravens 28–27
AFC Wild Card. In the fourth quarter, Ravens' QB Tyler Huntley lost possession of the ball while attempting a QB sneak at the Bengals' 1-yard line. The fumble was picked up and returned 98 yards by Bengals' DE Sam Hubbard, resulting in the game-winning touchdown.
2023
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 27–24
Ravens 34–20
Ravens 30–27
2024
Ravens 2–0
Ravens 41–38(OT)
Ravens 35–34
Ravens 32–27
In Baltimore, Bengals score a late touchdown but fail the two-point conversion, resulting in a Ravens' win. :
Summary of Results
SeasonSeason seriesat Cincinnati Bengalsat Baltimore RavensNotes
Regular Season
Ravens 32–26
Bengals 17–12
Ravens 20–9
Postseason games
Bengals 1–0
Bengals 1–0
no games
AFC Wild Card: 2022
Regular and postseason
Ravens 32–27
Bengals 18–12
Ravens 20–9 :