Lamar Jackson was 12-of-19 for 186 yards and two touchdowns in the first half, but the Ravens rushed for only 30 yards, while the Bengals had 55, as Baltimore led 21-10.
Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews logged two catches for 23 yards before exiting with what looked like a high ankle sprain.
For Cincinnati, star quarterback Joe Burrow exited the game with a wrist and hand injury, and the Bengals will be forced to roll with former Washington Huskies quarterback Jake Browning in the second half.
I’m trying to act civilized bc Big Boi put that fur on so he could drop International Players Anthem. If you know, you know. pic.twitter.com/efdW5wg5gW
— Carita Parks (@CaritaCParks) November 17, 2023
With the Big Boi performance ending and the second half set to begin, here are takeaways and highlights from the first half.
Mark Andrews on the board
With Baltimore wanting to start the game efficiently, Lamar Jackson hooked up with is favorite target for a 14-yard gain.
Update:
Andrews suffered an ugly ankle injury after a questionable tackle from Logan Wilson and he’s been ruled out.
Zay Flowers explosion
The rookie from Boston College turned a whip route into an explosive 33 yard gain, as OC Todd Monken is getting his weapons involved early.
BIG PLAY @ZAYFLOWERS!!!
TUNE IN ON @NFLonPrime!! pic.twitter.com/JX1JLHYOFS
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 17, 2023
Flowers had 2 catches for 37 yards in the first half.
Gus Edwards touchdown machine
Another game for Edwards equals another touchdown for the talented running back.
WE STRIKE FIRST!! TOUCHDOWN @GodsGiftGus13!!!
TUNE IN ON @NFLonPrime!! pic.twitter.com/IcPuSxZcpa
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 17, 2023
Jadeveon Clowney
Clowney botando Joe Burrow no CHÃO!
📺CINxBAL ao vivo na @ESPNBrasil pic.twitter.com/pNigptKrID
— NFL Brasil (@NFLBrasil) November 17, 2023
Tavius Robinson gets on the board
The rookie linebacker had two tackle, 1 tackle for loss, 1 QB hit, and 1 QB sack in the first half.
First career sack for @Taviusrobinson ❗❗
Tune in on Prime! pic.twitter.com/0OkGkM45PA
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 17, 2023
Lamar Jackson scary moment
Jackson logged 206 total yards in the first half, but it almost ended before it started.
Logan Wilson taking all the Ravens out
first Mark Andrews (ankle injury)
now Lamar Jackson (ankle injury) https://t.co/bXQdVUoJIi pic.twitter.com/1MZRfaitQ7
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) November 17, 2023
Ravens missing deep
The only thing missing from Jackson’s game is the consistent deep ball.
Two deep shots already for the Ravens in the first 15:50. One a tad overthrown to OBJ, then another tipped away by Cam Taylor-Britt intended for Rashod Bateman.
Ravens are taking their deep shots, but still having trouble connecting.
— Ryan Mink (@ryanmink) November 17, 2023
Keaton Mitchell
After head coach John Harbaugh said he’d see more carries, Mitchell had 3 carries for -4 yards in the first half.
Joe Burrow hand injury
Burrow was 11-17 passing, for 101 yards and a touchdown before exiting with a hand injury.
Joe Burrow went to the locker room for X-rays on his throwing wrist.
He was visibly upset, not being able to throw the ball with full power on the sideline. pic.twitter.com/OnULJ6glJo
— The Athletic (@TheAthletic) November 17, 2023
Ja'Marr Chase
Chase has 1 catch for 10 yards on 5 targets.
On 3rd & 4, the Bengals convert on a 21-yard completion from Joe Burrow to Tanner Hudson.@TNFPrimeVision w/@NextGenStats shows the effect Ja'Marr Chase can have to create opportunities for his teammates.
Watch Live: https://t.co/1OMRlpl5d4 📺 pic.twitter.com/33Ah0LoonB
— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) November 17, 2023
Nelson Agholor
Right place, right time for Nelson Agholor#CINvsBAL on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/lEJxUXD1NY pic.twitter.com/125khrbwe9— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2023
Agholor got on the board with a 37 yard scoring catch off a tipped pass.
Flippin' fantastic. 😈 pic.twitter.com/EQJiF97qas
— Baltimore Ravens (@Ravens) November 17, 2023
Odell Beckham
So, this is holding in today’s NFL pic.twitter.com/lkiWqWrTKI
— The Ravens Realm (@RealmRavens) November 17, 2023
Beckham had a strong first half, leading the Ravens with three catches for 65 yards and four targets.
OBJ for 28!#CINvsBAL on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/lEJxUXD1NY pic.twitter.com/ft5eex1Wtb— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2023
Ravens RB carries
Baltimore had the football for less than 15 minutes in the first half, and Ravens running backs saw 8 total carries, with Gus Edwards leading the way with 4 carries and a short rushing touchdown.
Rashod Bateman
The former first round pick scored his first receiving touchdown of the season, logging a 10 yard grab with less than 30 seconds remaining in the first half.
Lamar scrambles and finds Rashod Bateman for his 2nd TD of the first half#CINvsBAL on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/lEJxUXD1NY pic.twitter.com/E5abIGbqGW— NFL (@NFL) November 17, 2023
