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Takeaways and observations from Ravens’ 27-24 win over Bengals in Week 2

Baltimore star quarterback Lamar Jackson was 24 for 33 for 237 yards while also rushing for 54 yards as he dominated the Week 2 matchup against Joe Burrow.

The Ravens are 2-0 and atop the AFC North after a 27-24 win over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. With running back J.K. Dobbins out for the season with an Achilles injury, Gus Edwards stepped up, logging 62 yards on 10 carries.

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Tee Higgins sighting

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After a shaky Week 1 in which he was held without a catch, Higgins led the Bengals with eight catches for 89 yards and two touchdowns.

Ravens' cross-training paying off

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At times, Baltimore had multiple linemen switch spots as the club continues to battle injuries.

Jadeveon Clowney gets on the board

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Clowney finished with 4 tackles, a sack and 2 QB hits.

Lamar Jackson on fire in 3rd quarter

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Lamar Jackson was 7-for-8 for 98 yards and two touchdowns to start the third quarter with a passer rating of 157.3.

Ravens rushing attack

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Baltimore rushed for 178 yards, with Gus Edwards carrying the ball 10 times for 62 yards and a touchdown.

Lamar Jackson chipped in 12 rushes for 54 yards. Justice Hill played his part, rushing 11 times for 41 yards.

Ravens pass catchers

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Jackson completed passes to seven different players, as Nelson Agholor led the goup with 5 catches for 63 yards and 1 touchdown.

Zay Flowers had 4 catches for 62 yards, while Mark Andrews returned and logged 5 catches for 45 yards and 1 touchdown.

Joe Mixon

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Mixon had 13 carries for 59, and 4 catches for 36 yards.

Geno Stone

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Playing in relief of an injured Marcus Williams, Stone had 9 tackles, 1 pass defended and 1 key interception.

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