Isaiah Likely fumbles through end zone, Bengals get field goal for 9-7 lead

The Cincinnati Bengals benefited from the controversial fumble-through-the-end-zone rule during their game against the Baltimore Ravens. Ravens tight end Isaiah Likely lost control of the football just before reaching the end zone, resulting in a touchback after the ball went out of bounds. Initially ruled a touchdown, the call was overturned upon review. This incident prevented the Ravens from extending their lead to 14-6. The Bengals capitalized on the opportunity, overcoming a holding penalty before quarterback Joe Burrow connected with Ja’Marr Chase for a 43-yard pass and later a 15-yard completion on third-and-10. Although the Bengals couldn't score a touchdown, they secured a 24-yard field goal, taking a 9-7 lead late in the second quarter.