{"id":6749,"date":"2025-11-28T03:07:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T03:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/ravens-bengals-thanksgiving-live\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T03:07:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T03:07:00","slug":"ravens-bengals-thanksgiving-live","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/ravens-bengals-thanksgiving-live\/","title":{"rendered":"Ravens vs. Bengals (Thanksgiving): Live updates, score and game notebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<article>\n<p><time datetime=\"2025-11-27\">Nov. 27, 2025<\/time> \u2014 Baltimore hosts Cincinnati at M&#038;T Bank Stadium in the final game of the NFL Thanksgiving triple\u2011header. The Ravens (6-5) aim for a sixth straight victory and to hold first place in the AFC North; the Bengals enter at 3-8 with Joe Burrow back after a turf\u2011toe absence. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. ET on NBC, and DraftKings lists Baltimore as a 7\u2011point favorite with a 51.5 over\/under. This live notebook collects play\u2011by\u2011play swings, injury context and the broader implications for both clubs.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Joe Burrow returned from a turf\u2011toe injury after missing nine games; the Bengals were 1-8 without him and 2-0 in his first two starts this season.<\/li>\n<li>Opening drive: Cincinnati engineered a field\u2011goal drive to go up 3-0; Burrow completed 4 of 6 for 34 yards on that series.<\/li>\n<li>Baltimore committed two turnovers by Lamar Jackson in the first half, including a goal\u2011line fumble that gave Cincinnati an early red\u2011zone chance.<\/li>\n<li>A would\u2011be Ravens touchdown to Zay Flowers was nullified by an offensive pass interference penalty on a separate play, erasing a 36\u2011yard scoring toss.<\/li>\n<li>Isaiah Likely fumbled through the end zone on what initially looked like a touchdown; the replay ruled a touchback, a major momentum swing.<\/li>\n<li>Cincinnati settled for a field goal after the Likely touchback and led 9-7 with roughly two minutes remaining in the first half.<\/li>\n<li>Burrow returned wearing a metal plate in his cleat as part of his turf\u2011toe management; he said, \u201cWe\u2019ll see. I don\u2019t think it\u2019ll have much impact.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Chase Brown has been a consistent force, recording five straight games with 100+ scrimmage yards, tied for the longest such stretch by a Bengals player since the merger.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Background<\/h2>\n<p>The AFC North matchup carries extra weight: Baltimore climbed past Pittsburgh into first place last week and is attempting to build separation with a sixth consecutive win. The Ravens entered the contest 6-5 and have relied on a balanced attack and a defense that has tightened during their streak. Cincinnati, at 3-8, is clinging to postseason hope largely on the premise that Joe Burrow\u2019s presence materially improves the offense.<\/p>\n<p>Burrow\u2019s absence followed a turf\u2011toe injury in Week 2; the Bengals dropped nine of the nine games he missed (1-8). The decision to activate him for Thanksgiving reflects both medical progress and the franchise\u2019s urgency to test whether he can restore Cincinnati to competitiveness this season. This is only the Bengals\u2019 second Thanksgiving appearance (the team last played on the holiday in 2010). Baltimore has appeared three times on Thanksgiving and had won the prior two.<\/p>\n<h2>Main event<\/h2>\n<p>The game opened with Cincinnati moving methodically and converting early to a field goal after Burrow\u2019s first drive included work by running back Chase Brown, who logged five touches for 15 yards on that series. Brown\u2019s recent surge carries into this matchup; he\u2019s been a consistent scrimmage\u2011yardage performer over the past month.<\/p>\n<p>Energized by home momentum, Baltimore answered with a scoring sequence highlighted by a 28\u2011yard touchdown toss from Lamar Jackson to a running back listed on the play (the report lists Derrick Henry), putting the Ravens up 7-3. Shortly afterward, Jackson lost the ball on a sack, and Cincinnati recovered to march into first\u2011and\u2011goal at the 2.<\/p>\n<p>The Bengals failed to convert the goal\u2011line opportunity into a touchdown; Baltimore\u2019s defense held on fourth down and forced a turnover on downs, a critical stop that prevented Cincinnati from building early separation. On a later sequence, Isaiah Likely appeared to score but then fumbled before crossing the plane; the loose ball went through the end zone and the officials ruled a touchback, wiping out points and swinging field position.<\/p>\n<p>Momentum remained volatile. Lamar Jackson fumbled again on a separate play, leading to another Cincinnati red\u2011zone chance that ended with a field goal, giving the Bengals a 9-7 lead with roughly two minutes left in the first half. A Ravens touchdown to Zay Flowers was subsequently brought back because of offensive pass interference, compounding Baltimore\u2019s miscues.<\/p>\n<h2>Analysis &amp; implications<\/h2>\n<p>Turnovers are shaping this contest. Lamar Jackson\u2019s two fumbles have converted promising Baltimore possessions into game\u2011tilting opportunities for Cincinnati. If the Ravens want to protect their divisional standing, ball security must improve; otherwise, the loss of points on overturned plays and touchback rulings could cost them the game and momentum in the AFC North race.<\/p>\n<p>For Cincinnati, Burrow\u2019s return creates immediate upside even if the offense is not yet clicking perfectly. He completed a short, efficient opening drive and appears willing to operate despite the turf\u2011toe management plan (the metal plate). If his mobility is limited, the Bengals must lean on Brown and quick timing concepts to sustain drives and reduce sack\/fumble risk.<\/p>\n<p>From a roster and health perspective, the game also underscores how thin margins determine outcomes late in the season. Special situations \u2014 a fumble through the end zone, an OPI call that erases a long score \u2014 have outsized playoff implications. Betting markets (Ravens \u20117, O\/U 51.5) reflect expectations for a Baltimore edge, but turnovers and Burrow\u2019s presence compress the margin of error for both teams.<\/p>\n<h2>Comparison &amp; data<\/h2>\n<figure>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Team<\/th>\n<th>Record<\/th>\n<th>Streak<\/th>\n<th>Key QB<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Baltimore Ravens<\/td>\n<td>6-5<\/td>\n<td>5\u2011game win streak<\/td>\n<td>Lamar Jackson<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Cincinnati Bengals<\/td>\n<td>3-8<\/td>\n<td>1-8 in Burrow\u2019s absence<\/td>\n<td>Joe Burrow (returned)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The table highlights the immediate divergence: Baltimore has built momentum, while Cincinnati\u2019s record suffered during Burrow\u2019s absence. Chase Brown\u2019s five consecutive 100+ scrimmage\u2011yard games stands out as a genuine offensive trend worth watching as Burrow re\u2011integrates into the gameplan.<\/p>\n<h2>Reactions &amp; quotes<\/h2>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;ll see. I don&#8217;t think it&#8217;ll have much impact.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><cite>Joe Burrow, on the metal plate in his cleat (NBC broadcast)<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>&#8220;He\u2019ll be wearing a metal plate in his foot tonight.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p><cite>NBC Sunday Night Football broadcast (production note)<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Officials ruled a touchback after Isaiah Likely fumbled through the end zone, a reversal that commentators called a massive swing.<\/p>\n<p><cite>In\u2011game commentary (CBS Sports live updates)<\/cite><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<aside>\n<details>\n<summary>Explainer: turf toe, touchback and OPI<\/summary>\n<p>Turf toe is a high\u2011ankle joint sprain that can restrict push\u2011off strength; players sometimes use plates or specialized footwear to stabilize the joint and reduce pain. A fumble that exits the back of the end zone without recovery is ruled a touchback under NFL rules and awards possession to the defending team at the 20. Offensive pass interference is called when an attacker materially impedes a defender&#8217;s ability to play the ball; the penalty can negate a scoring play when called on the offense. These rulings frequently require replay review and can change scoring outcomes quickly.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/aside>\n<h2>Unconfirmed<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The long\u2011term protective benefit of the metal plate for Burrow\u2019s turf toe is not yet known; medical staff have provided short\u2011term clearance but long\u2011term prognosis is not public.<\/li>\n<li>Some play descriptions from live updates include a naming anomaly attributing a 28\u2011yard Ravens receiving touchdown to &#8220;Derrick Henry&#8221;\u2014that roster attribution appears inconsistent with team rosters and remains unverified.<\/li>\n<li>No official timeline has been released for any additional Bengals or Ravens injuries beyond standard inactives lists posted pregame.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Bottom line<\/h2>\n<p>This Thanksgiving matchup is a microcosm of late\u2011season NFL drama: a divisional leader seeking to extend momentum, and a high\u2011stakes return for a franchise quarterback trying to reverse a season slide. Turnovers and special\u2011situation rulings have already swung the scoreboard and could determine the outcome despite pregame odds favoring Baltimore.<\/p>\n<p>What to watch next: Burrow\u2019s mobility and comfort on quick throws, Baltimore\u2019s ability to protect the ball, and whether Chase Brown continues his high\u2011usage stretch. The result will affect AFC North positioning and, for Cincinnati, whether the Burrow era can realistically rekindle postseason hopes this season.<\/p>\n<h2>Sources<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbssports.com\/nfl\/news\/joe-burrow-returns-bengals-ravens-live-updates-thanksgiving\/live\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CBS Sports \u2014 live updates (media)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.draftkings.com\/sportsbook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DraftKings Sportsbook \u2014 betting odds (commercial sportsbook)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbc.com\/sunday-night-football\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">NBC Sunday Night Football \u2014 broadcast (television)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nov. 27, 2025 \u2014 Baltimore hosts Cincinnati at M&#038;T Bank Stadium in the final game of the NFL Thanksgiving triple\u2011header. The Ravens (6-5) aim for a sixth straight victory and to hold first place in the AFC North; the Bengals enter at 3-8 with Joe Burrow back after a turf\u2011toe absence. Kickoff is 8:20 p.m. &#8230; <a title=\"Ravens vs. Bengals (Thanksgiving): Live updates, score and game notebook\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/readtrends.com\/en\/ravens-bengals-thanksgiving-live\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Ravens vs. Bengals (Thanksgiving): Live updates, score and game notebook\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6746,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_title":"Ravens vs Bengals: Thanksgiving live updates & highlights | SportsPulse","rank_math_description":"Live updates from Ravens vs. Bengals on Nov. 27, 2025 \u2014 Burrow returns from turf toe, turnovers swing momentum, and Baltimore seeks a sixth straight win. 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