Hunter scores twice as Ravens edge Bengals 30-24

Baltimore, MD - Jarquez Hunter scored two rushing touchdowns, and the Baltimore Ravens completed a perfect red-zone performance in a 30-24 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 7.

Baltimore built enough separation to withstand Cincinnati's pressure in a game that featured nearly even offensive production. The Bengals continued to narrow the margin, but the Ravens protected their advantage and finished with their second consecutive victory.

The teams were separated by only seven offensive yards. Baltimore finished with 409, while Cincinnati had 402. The Bengals recorded 20 first downs to the Ravens' 19, and each team generated enough balance to keep the opposing defense occupied.

The sharpest statistical contrast came inside the 20. Baltimore reached the red zone four times and scored a touchdown on every trip. Cincinnati also made four red-zone visits, finishing with two touchdowns and one field goal.

"Four trips and four touchdowns is exactly what you want," Lamar Jackson said. "We didn't finish every part of the game the way we would draw it up, but when we got down there, we finished those opportunities."

Jackson completed 26 of 39 passes for 249 yards and two touchdowns. He also threw one interception and finished with a 90.6 passer rating. Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman shared the team lead with 92 receiving yards apiece, giving Jackson two productive options as Baltimore worked through a competitive afternoon.

The Ravens also rushed for 160 yards, compared with Cincinnati's 122. Derrick Henry supplied a game-high 91 yards on 14 carries. Hunter added 45 yards on only four attempts, scoring twice and producing the game's longest run at 24 yards.

"I knew I had to be ready whenever the opportunity came," Hunter said. "You don't always know how many touches you're going to get, so the goal is to make each one count. Getting into the end zone twice in a win feels good."

Cincinnati generated the game's biggest passing and receiving totals. Joe Burrow went 22 of 42 for 280 yards and two touchdowns, posting an 89.3 passer rating without an interception. His longest completion covered 51 yards.

Ja'Marr Chase was responsible for that game-long reception and finished with game highs of nine catches and 166 receiving yards. He scored one touchdown, while Tee Higgins caught seven passes for 62 yards and another score. Chase Brown added 71 rushing yards and a touchdown on 16 carries, the most rushing attempts by any player in the game.

Those performances kept Cincinnati involved as it worked against Baltimore's earlier advantage. The Bengals ultimately finished six points short despite Burrow and Chase producing the afternoon's most prolific connection.

"There was a lot there for us, and that's what makes the result frustrating," Chase said. "We moved the ball and had opportunities, but the yards don't feel the same when you leave without the win. We have to be cleaner with what we get."

Baltimore converted 8 of 16 third downs and its only fourth-down attempt. Cincinnati went 5 of 14 on third down. The Ravens did not record an interception, but their defense finished with two sacks, including 1.5 from Jonathan Allen.

The Bengals' defense produced four sacks and intercepted Jackson once. Even with that production, Baltimore maintained its narrow advantage through a competitive finish and secured the 30-24 result against a Cincinnati team that entered the week at 4-1.

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Baltimore will travel to face the Buffalo Bills in Week 8 looking to build on the victory, while Cincinnati returns home to host the Tennessee Titans.