The Cincinnati Bengals are set to face the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night, Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 8:20 PM ET at M&T Bank Stadium. This marks only the second Thanksgiving appearance in franchise history for the Bengals (Acree, 2025).
Key Matchup: Bengals Offense vs. Ravens Defense
Quarterback Joe Burrow (9). Bengals.com
Quarterback Joe Burrow leads the Bengals offense featuring standout receivers Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins. Chase, who led the NFL in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns in 2024, continues to be a focal point (Carey, 2025).
The Ravens’ defense, known for its aggressive pass rush and solid secondary, will aim to disrupt Burrow’s rhythm and limit big plays.
Defensive Spotlight: Bengals’ Front Seven
Defensive end Trey Hendrickson, who led the league with 17.5 sacks in 2024, anchors the Bengals’ pass rush . Linebacker Logan Wilson, returning from injury, adds leadership and tackling prowess to the unit.
Special Teams Edge
Punter Ryan Rehkow, who set an NFL record with a 64.5-yard average in his debut, provides the Bengals with excellent field position control (Heltman, 2024).Punter Ryan Rehkow, who set an NFL record with a 64.5-yard average in his debut, provides the Bengals with excellent field position control (Heltman, 2024).
Cincinnati Bengals punter Ryan Rehkow (8) (SportsIllustrated.com, 2025)
Historical Context
The Bengals have faced challenges in primetime divisional road games, holding a 1-6 record since 2019, including three Thursday night losses to the Ravens . This game presents an opportunity to reverse that trend and make a statement in the AFC North race.
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Fans can watch the game live on NBC and stream it via Peacock. For tickets and more information, visit https://www.bengals.com/tickets/.
Go Bengals!
Works Cited
Acree, J. (2025, May 30). Ted Karras and Mike Gesicki excited for Thanksgiving game vs Ravens. Cincy Jungle. https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/5/30/24434191/ted-karras-mike-gesicki-bengals-thanksgiving-game-vs-ravens
Carey, P. (2025, May 31). Charlie Jones is healthy and practicing during OTAs. Cincy Jungle. https://www.cincyjungle.com/2025/5/31/24440010/charlie-jones-is-healthy-and-practicing-during-otas#:~:text=He%20has%20now%20returned%20to,mix%20at%20wide%20receiver%20today.&text=Although%20the%20receiver%20room%20is,the%20position%2C%20especially%20the%20slot.
Heltman, R. (2024, September 10). Bengals Punter Ryan Rehkow Posts Record-Breaking Performance Against Patriots. Cincinnati Bengals on SI; Sports Illustrated. https://www.si.com/nfl/bengals/allbengals-insiders-plus/bengals-punter-ryan-rehkow-posts-record-breaking-performance-against-patriots-01j7bfvd05d8
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