Bengals and Ravens Locked in a Tight Battle: 7-7 Tie in the 2nd Quarter
The Bengals and Ravens are locked in a slugfest early on, with both teams trading touchdowns in the first quarter to keep things tied at 7-7 heading into the second quarter.
The Ravens struck first, with Lamar Jackson finding Mark Andrews for a 20-yard touchdown. The Bengals answered back quickly, with Joe Burrow connecting with Ja'Marr Chase for a 40-yard bomb.
The two teams are both playing hard, and the defense is making things tough for both quarterbacks. Jackson has been scrambling a lot, while Burrow is looking for his favorite target, Chase.
Both defenses are looking tight, with the Ravens shutting down the Bengals' running game and the Bengals forcing a few incompletions from Jackson. It's a real back-and-forth battle, and it's going to be interesting to see how this unfolds in the second half.
A Few Things to Watch:
- Can Lamar Jackson continue to make plays with his legs? He's been dangerous on the ground so far, but the Bengals' defense is starting to key in on him.
- Will Ja'Marr Chase be able to keep his hot streak going? He's been Burrow's favorite target so far this season, and he's making a strong case for being the best receiver in the league.
- Can the Bengals' defense slow down Mark Andrews? Andrews is a tough matchup for any defense, and he's already been a big factor in the game.
This one's going down to the wire, folks! Stay tuned for more updates as the game progresses.