Second-half surge flips the game
The Cincinnati Bengals turned a 13-0 halftime deficit into a 35-13 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7 at M&T Bank Stadium, scoring 35 unanswered points to improve to 4-2. Baltimore scored seven points in the first quarter and six in the second, but went scoreless after halftime. Cincinnati took the lead with 14 third-quarter points, then added 21 in the fourth to pull away. The Ravens fell to 4-3 with their second consecutive loss, following a 13-10 defeat at Cleveland. Cincinnati followed its 31-24 Week 5 win at Miami with another road victory.
Burrow and Higgins lead Cincinnati
Joe Burrow completed 22 of 30 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns, adding 12 yards on two carries. His passing production powered a Cincinnati offense that did all its scoring in the final two quarters. Tee Higgins delivered the biggest receiving performance for the Bengals, catching six of seven targets for 148 yards and a touchdown. Ja'Marr Chase also drew seven targets, finishing with five catches for 62 yards and a score. Drew Sample caught both of his targets for 24 yards and a touchdown. Samaje Perine added a rushing touchdown on four carries for 16 yards.
Flowers stands out in Baltimore's loss
Zay Flowers caught eight of 11 targets for 137 yards and Baltimore's lone passing touchdown. Tyler Huntley finished 23 of 34 for 298 yards, one touchdown and one interception, with 12 rushing yards on three carries. Derrick Henry managed 45 yards on 17 carries, averaging 2.6 yards per attempt. He added one catch for four yards. Justice Hill contributed seven rushing yards and three receptions for 26 yards, while tight end Josh Cuevas caught two passes for 35 yards. Flowers supplied a major receiving performance, but Baltimore's scoreless second half left its early lead well out of reach.
Fantasy production favors the passing games
Burrow led the game with 28.9 PPR points, narrowly ahead of Flowers at 27.7 and Higgins at 26.8. Flowers' output gave fantasy managers a strong return despite Baltimore's loss. Chase added 17.2 PPR points, while Sample's touchdown helped him reach 10.4. Huntley finished with 15.1. Baltimore's running backs offered much less production: Henry totaled 5.9 PPR points and Hill finished with 6.3. Perine's rushing touchdown accounted for most of his 7.6 points.
Week 8 opponents
Cincinnati hosts the Tennessee Titans in Week 8, while Baltimore visits the Buffalo Bills. Both games are scheduled for Nov. 1 at 1 p.m. ET.