After shaking off rust, Bengals QB Joe Burrow revels in satisfaction of Thanksgiving win over Ravens

The Cincinnati Bengals celebrated a significant Thanksgiving Day victory, defeating the Baltimore Ravens 32-14, marking their best performance of the 2025 season. Quarterback Joe Burrow made his highly anticipated return after recovering from a toe injury that required surgery, which sidelined him since Week 2. Burrow's return brought a much-needed boost, as he completed 24 of 46 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns, both in the second half.

The Bengals' defense also played a crucial role, forcing five turnovers to provide ample opportunities for the offense. Despite their struggles during Burrow's absence, the Bengals improved to 4-8, keeping their slim playoff hopes alive. With five games remaining, they remain two and a half games behind the division-leading Pittsburgh Steelers. Burrow expressed pride in his journey back to the field and optimism for the remainder of the season. The team looks to build on this victory while enjoying a brief break before resuming their playoff pursuit.