Ravens Surrender 35 Second-Half Points to Bengals

The Baltimore Ravens’ 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals deepened concerns about a team that has repeatedly struggled to hold leads and maintain momentum. After leading 13-0 at halftime, Baltimore allowed Joe Burrow to throw four second-half touchdowns as Cincinnati scored 35 unanswered points; the Ravens’ defense was widely blamed, while the offense also failed to respond consistently. Coach Jesse Minter said the team needs greater consistency and must determine what kind of team it wants to be, as Baltimore’s back-to-back losses put its season and identity under scrutiny. The collapse follows earlier concerns that the Ravens were not yet playing like a championship contender despite a 4-2 start, and renewed questions about coaching adjustments and defensive personnel. One analysis also points to Minter’s reluctance to blitz and reliance on defensive packages that left inexperienced defensive backs exposed, while stressing the need for better in-game adaptation.