What Zac Taylor told Bengals in postgame speech after rout of Ravens

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a Week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, falling 35-13 after failing to capitalize on a 13-point lead. Quarterback Tyler Huntley completed 298 yards, one touchdown, and an interception for Baltimore, while Zay Flowers caught eight passes for 137 yards and a score. In contrast, Joe Burrow threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns for Cincinnati, with Tee Higgins adding 148 receiving yards on six catches.

The turning point occurred when Baltimore failed to convert a fourth-and-two play from the Bengals' 12-yard line, trailing 14-13 at the start of the fourth quarter. Cincinnati capitalized on this missed opportunity with an 88-yard touchdown drive, extending their lead to eight points. Huntley's interception further solidified Cincinnati's advantage, with the score at 28-13 by the time of this exchange.

Burrow's touchdown pass to Drew Sample sealed the game, with the final score reaching 35-13. Baltimore's standout performance came from Flowers, who contributed significantly with his eight receptions, 137 yards, and a touchdown. However, Cincinnati's star performer was Burrow, who dominated the game with 292 passing yards and four touchdowns. Higgins also stood out for the Bengals, catching six passes for 148 yards.

The Ravens' red zone struggles were particularly damaging, as they finished 0-for-3 in that critical scoring area. Additionally, they committed 10 penalties and allowed touchdowns on five consecutive possessions. Quarterback Lamar Jackson (Ioane) was ruled out for the game due to a knee injury, while Roquan Smith left briefly with a knee issue before returning to the lineup.

Looking ahead, Baltimore will face the Buffalo Bills next Sunday before hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars on a short week.