Despite missed opportunities, Bengals lead Ravens 12-7 at halftime

At halftime, the Cincinnati Bengals lead the Baltimore Ravens 12-7 despite multiple missed opportunities to score touchdowns. The Bengals capitalized on a strip-sack of Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, which Cedric Johnson recovered at the Ravens’ 2-yard line, but Cincinnati was unable to convert, settling for a field goal instead. Kicker Evan McPherson made field goals from 42, 24, and 33 yards after the Bengals failed to score touchdowns on promising drives.

The Ravens also missed key opportunities, including a fumble by Isaiah Likely near the goal line and a negated 36-yard touchdown due to offensive pass interference against Zay Flowers. Lamar Jackson had two fumbles, impacting Baltimore’s scoring chances. In his return from a toe injury, Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow completed 15 of 32 passes for 165 yards. Jackson managed 127 yards on 8-of-15 passing.

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