Cincinnati Bengals: Ravens Thursday Night Is a ‘Must-Win’
The first assembly this season between the Ravens and Bengals was epic, with Baltimore rallying to win, 41-38, in extra time.
The rematch will probably be Thursday evening at M&T Bank Stadium, with the Ravens (6-3) in place to comb the season sequence, and the Bengals (4-5) nonetheless attempting to beat their 0-3 begin.
Cincinnati operating again Chase Brown did not attempt to downplay the importance of Thursday’s matchup.
“It’s a must-win sport,” Brown stated through the staff’s web site, following the Bengals’ 41-24 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9. “I’m glad we bought the win, however it’s already ‘Wednesday’ right this moment (due to the brief week), so now we have to prepare for Thursday.”
Joe Burrow threw 5 landing passes towards the Raiders, matching what he did Week 5 towards Baltimore. However, Burrow wasn’t glad with the efficiency as a result of he feels the Bengals should play higher to make a reliable playoff run.
“I’m not simply going to disregard the unhealthy and dwell on the good that we did right this moment,” Burrow stated. “I do not assume that is a recipe for enchancment. I do not assume that is a recipe for getting higher. I’m going to be exhausting on myself. I’m going to be exhausting on us to execute the way in which that I really feel like we have to.
“I believe simply how the season has gone, understanding what’s forward of us … one win is not going to make or break our season. I’m going to try for perfection — daily and each sport. Until that occurs, what’s there to be pleased about?”
Defensive finish Trey Hendrickson had 4 sacks towards the Raiders and leads the NFL with 11. On Thursday evening, Hendrickson may have his sights set on sacking Lamar Jackson and serving to the Bengals go away Baltimore with a victory.
“Anybody who’s rooting for the Cincinnati Bengals is aware of it is a must-win sport,” Hendrickson stated.
