AFC North

The highly anticipated rematch between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens is set for Thursday night at M&T Bank Stadium. The first encounter of the season was nothing short of thrilling, with the Ravens staging a dramatic comeback to win 41-38 in overtime. As the Ravens (6-3) aim to sweep the season series, the Bengals (4-5) are focused on overcoming their rough start, which included three losses in their opening games.

Cincinnati running back Chase Brown emphasized the importance of this matchup, labeling it a “must-win” game. After the Bengals’ convincing 41-24 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, Brown noted the urgency of preparing for the Ravens, stating, “I’m glad we got the win, but it’s already ‘Wednesday’ today, so now we’ve got to get ready for Thursday.” Quarterback Joe Burrow echoed this sentiment, having thrown five touchdown passes against the Raiders, a performance reminiscent of his previous outing against Baltimore. Despite his impressive performance, Burrow was not content, insisting that the team must elevate their play to position themselves for a legitimate playoff run.

Defensive end Trey Hendrickson is also gearing up for the challenge, having recorded four sacks against the Raiders and leading the NFL with 11 sacks this season. As the Bengals prepare for Thursday night, Hendrickson’s sights are set on sacking Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, underscoring the team’s determination to secure a victory. “Anybody who’s rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals knows it’s a must-win game,” he asserted, highlighting the high stakes of the upcoming clash.