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Bengals SHUT OUT 24-0 by Ravens! Playoff Dreams CRUSHED in Frigid Disaster

Bengals SHUT OUT 24-0 by Ravens! Playoff Dreams CRUSHED in Frigid Disaster

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 Bengals Shut Out 24-0 by Ravens: Playoff Hopes Crushed in Frigid Defeat. In a bitterly cold afternoon at Paycor Stadium, where temperatures hovered around 10 degrees with a wind chill dipping below zero, the Cincinnati Bengals suffered a devastating 24-0 shutout loss to the Baltimore Ravens on December 14, 2025. This lopsided defeat not only marked the Bengals' first shutout loss since 2018 but also officially eliminated them from playoff contention with three games remaining in the season, dropping their record to 4-10. The game started competitively, with the Bengals' defense forcing early pressure on Lamar Jackson, including sacks from players like Myles Murphy. However, the Ravens' offense gradually took control. Baltimore struck first with a touchdown pass from Jackson to rookie running back Rasheen Ali, a 32-yard strike that capitalized on big plays to DeAndre Hopkins and Zay Flowers. Jackson added another TD pass to Flowers before halftime, putting the Ravens up 14-0 despite an interception. The second half was all Baltimore. Derrick Henry dominated on the ground, rushing for 100 yards on just nine carries, gashing the Bengals' porous defense. Kicker Tyler Loop added a 27-yard field goal in the third quarter, extending the lead to 17-0. The dagger came late when safety Alohi Gilman intercepted Joe Burrow and returned it for a touchdown, sealing the 24-0 final score. For the Bengals, it was a complete offensive collapse. Joe Burrow struggled immensely in the freezing conditions, throwing multiple interceptions and failing to generate any points despite occasional drives into Ravens territory. The team converted poorly on third downs (going 1-for-8 early on) and couldn't overcome red-zone inefficiencies or turnovers. Ja'Marr Chase, typically a reliable target, was limited, reflecting the overall dysfunction. This loss caps a disappointing 2025 campaign for Cincinnati, marking the third straight year missing the playoffs. Just weeks ago, the Bengals upset the Ravens 32-14 on Thanksgiving behind Burrow's return from injury, but today's performance highlighted ongoing issues with defense, consistency, and execution in adverse conditions. Meanwhile, the Ravens improved to 7-7, keeping their slim AFC North title hopes alive behind Pittsburgh. Baltimore's balanced attack—Jackson's efficient passing, Henry's explosive rushing, and opportunistic defense—proved too much for a Bengals team that simply couldn't respond. Fans left Paycor Stadium dejected, as another season ends without postseason football in Cincinnati. Questions now turn to the offseason: roster changes, coaching adjustments, and how to rebuild around Burrow for a stronger 2026.
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