Ravens receives Bengals in an AFC clash The game, scheduled for 8:20 pm local time, pits the division leader against the bottom team, with Baltimore looking to maintain their five-game winning streak. Cincinnati, which returns quarterback Joe Burrow from injury, aims to snap its four-game losing streak. The match is part of the Ação of Graças schedule, focusing on the recovery of the Bengals and the defensive solidity of the Ravens.
The broadcast takes place on a national network in the USA, with an impact on international fans. The teams arrive with recent formations confirmed in training.
- Latest results for Ravens: victories over Jets (23-10), Bears (28-17), Browns (31-14), Steelers (20-13) and Broncos (24-7).
- Bengals have accumulated recent defeats: against Patriots (20-26), Bears (21-24), Jets (17-20), Broncos (14-28) and Lions (23-31).
The history of clashes favors Baltimore, with 32 victories against 27 for Cincinnati in 59 games.
Confirmed starting lineups
Probable Ravens lineups include Lamar Jackson running the offense, with Derrick Henry running after 871 yards on the season. The defense has Roquan Smith and Kyle Hamilton, which have no restrictions.
Cincinnati is betting on the return of Burrow, who has 189 air yards per game in 2025.
History of clashes divides rivals
The Ravens dominate the overall record, with a five-game lead in the series. Nos last ten years, Cincinnati has won seven times, including the 2022 playoff 24-17.
Baltimore won both 2024 matchups, both by close margins. The rivalry has gained strength since 2003, with coaches John Harbaugh and Zac Taylor promoting intense duels.
In Thanksgiving, Ravens have a perfect record at home, with victories in 2011 and 2013.
Recent performance of Baltimore
The five-game winning streak lifted the Ravens to the top of the AFC North at 6-5 overall. The defense has allowed fewer than 20 points in the last five games, forcing 10 turnovers.
The ground attack, driven by Henry with nine touchdowns, averages 4.9 yards per carry, fifth in the league. Jackson completed 13 of 23 passes against Jets, totaling 153 yards.
Injuries affect the squad, with eight players listed, including Jackson himself, but the team manages the absences.
Situation of the Bengals in the campaign
Cincinnati sits at the bottom of the division at 3-8, after going 1-8 without Burrow. The defense gave up 32.7 points per game, the worst in the NFL, totaling 360 points conceded.
The attack, however, scores 22.5 points on average, with Chase Brown adding 626 rushing yards and two TDs. Joe Flacco, a recent replacement, threw for 183 yards against Patriots, but with an interception.
The return of Burrow could elevate performance, as the quarterback racked up 820 yards and nine TDs against Baltimore last season.
Weather forecast for the game
The weather in Baltimore presents cold conditions, with temperatures around 10°C at night and winds of 18 km/h. Nuvens cover the sky, but no precipitation is expected, favoring nighttime play.
High humidity, close to 100%, can influence long passes. Ventos northwest, with gusts of 35 km/h, require tactical adjustments.
Where to watch the match live
It is broadcast in the US on NBC, with streaming on Peacock and FuboTV. No Brasil, the game is on ESPN and via the Watch ESPN app, starting at 9:20 pm (Brasília time).
Predictions point to Ravens winning by seven points, with an over/under of 52.5 total touches.
Curiosities of the confrontation
The game marks Thanksgiving’s first Bengals since 1969, while Ravens seeks their third holiday triumph. Burrow averages 410 air yards vs. Baltimore in 2024.
Henry, Ravens’s top rusher, faced Cincinnati in 2023, rushing for 122 yards. The arbitration, led by Ron Torbert, records a low rate of penalties in divisionals.
These details highlight the importance of the duel for the AFC playoffs.
