The Baltimore Ravens have been dominant against the Cincinnati Bengals, and that trend continued this year as they completed a season sweep.

Lamar Jackson led the Ravens to a thrilling 35-34 victory over the Bengals on Thursday night, following an earlier overtime win against Cincinnati in Week 5.

This encounter in Week 10 was another nail-biter. The Ravens rallied from a 21-7 deficit in the second half to secure the win against Joe Burrow and the Bengals.

Jackson’s record against the Bengals now stands at an impressive 10-1.

Here are the key players from the AFC North clash:

Winners

Lamar Jackson

Jackson’s bid for MVP continued to grow stronger against the Bengals.

Despite a slow start, where he managed just 71 yards in the first half, Jackson was fantastic in the second half. He orchestrated four straight touchdown drives, showcasing his ability to scramble and create plays, which troubled the Bengals all game long.

The versatile quarterback ended the game with 290 passing yards, four touchdown passes, and added 33 rushing yards, including a two-point conversion.

Jackson effectively targeted his receivers, with nine different Ravens catching passes.

Joe Burrow

Burrow delivered an impressive performance, despite the loss.

The Bengals’ quarterback faced relentless pressure but battled through. He completed 34 of 56 passes for 428 yards and threw four touchdowns, doing everything in his power to guide his team to victory.

However, Burrow looked injured during the game and will likely feel sore afterwards.

Ja’Marr Chase

Ja’Marr Chase had a standout game against the Ravens, as he’s known to do.

Chase was exceptional, making 11 catches for 264 yards and scoring three touchdowns. He was a challenge to cover for the Ravens at every distance, displaying his speed, route-running skills, and strength.

His performance could earn him the AFC Offensive Player of the Week award, despite the team’s loss. In two games against the Ravens this season, Chase has amassed 21 catches for 457 yards and five touchdowns.

Bengals’ run defense

Cincinnati’s run defense successfully held back the NFL’s top rushing offense.

Derrick Henry managed only 68 rushing yards and a touchdown, with just 22 of those yards in the first half.

The Bengals’ defensive line, led by DT B.J. Hill and LB Logan Wilson, effectively restricted Henry’s ability to find running lanes.

The Ravens totaled 99 rushing yards during the game.

Ravens WR Tylan Wallace

The rarely used wide receiver made an impact in this game. Coming in with only two catches this season, Wallace shone with three receptions for a personal-best 115 yards and scored his first career touchdown with a remarkable catch-and-run effort, highlighted by an 84-yard touchdown that he’ll never forget.

Losers

Bengals’ second-half struggles against Baltimore

The Bengals had significant leads in both encounters with the Ravens this season but ended up losing both games.

In this game, Bengals running back Chase Brown lost a crucial fumble on Cincinnati’s 30-yard line, which reignited the Ravens’ offense.

Chase Brown

Brown is seen as a promising young running back but his fumble in the third quarter proved pivotal in the game’s momentum swing.

At that point, the Bengals were leading 21-7, but Baltimore capitalized on the turnover with a quick score.

Following Brown’s fumble, the Ravens scored on four consecutive drives.

Ravens’ secondary

The Ravens’ pass defense showed clear vulnerabilities during the game. They surrendered 421 passing yards and four touchdowns, primarily to Chase, which will certainly haunt them.

Adding to their troubles, Kyle Hamilton had to leave the game due to an ankle injury.

Ravens’ first-half offense

The Ravens struggled offensively in the first half, going three-and-out three times, including their initial possession. They held the ball for only 10 minutes and 35 seconds in that half.

This sluggish start nearly cost them significantly.

Referees

The officiating crew seemed to overlook several penalties during Cincinnati’s unsuccessful two-point conversion attempt near the end of the fourth quarter.

Nonetheless, Baltimore had its own complaints, as they were flagged 11 times, with some calls appearing questionable.

Both teams received some dubious penalties throughout the game.