Ravens vs. Bengals: 7 stats to know for Week 2 matchup
The Ravens and Bengals will meet for the 56th time in their storied rivalry when Baltimore travels to Cincinnati for an intense AFC North matchup in Week 2 on Sunday.
There are several key storylines, including the Ravens losing three consecutive games at Cincinnati’s Paycor Stadium, a heartbreaking defeat in the playoffs last January, and a blowout loss in 2021.
With the final day of preparation set to begin, we’re looking at ten stats to know for Sunday afternoon.
Ravens embracing 3 WR looks
Just how seismic is the Ravens' offensive shift under Todd Monken?
On Sunday, Baltimore used 3 WRs on 40 plays
Last year, they used 3 WRs on 152 snaps the entire SEASON
— Robert Mays (@robertmays) September 14, 2023
Ravens defense reversing trend on explosive plays
Explosive Plays Allowed on defense from week 1. Chargers, my god.
Why as a society we use different yards to try and make run plays seem explosive when compared to passes I have no clue, but we'll roll with it for now pic.twitter.com/vJ1W87EwgW
— Arjun Menon (@arjunmenon100) September 14, 2023
Ravens-Bengals history
Baltimore against Cincinnati is good for the business of the NFL.
When the Ravens visit the Bengals on Sunday, they will become the first team in the Super Bowl era to face an opponent three times in a four-game span, including the postseason, per the NFL.
The last time it happened was with the 1965-66 Baltimore Colts (vs. Green Bay).
David Ojabo -2
The former Michigan pass rusher is developing a niche in the Ravens scheme.
Ojabo has two career strip-sacks in three games played, including last Sunday vs. Houston and in 2022’s Week 18 matchup at Cincinnati.
Ojabo is the third NFL defender since 2000 to record a sack and forced fumble in two of his first three career games, joining Chandler Jones and Yannick Ngakoue.
Zay Flowers
Flowers had nine catches in last Sunday’s win over the Texans, marking the second most by an NFL rooke in their Week 1 debut (LAR’s Puka Nacua had 10).
Flowers’ 9 receptions were the most ever by a Raven making his NFL debut.
Ravens defense
One of the more physical units in football, Baltimore has recorded at least 2 sacks in 14 onsecutive games dating back to last season.
It’s the NFL’s longest such streak.
Lamar Jackson is lethal on the road
Jackson has a 21-9 regular season record as a starter on the road, including a 2-0 mark at Cincinnati.
More Lamar Jackson
Jackson has a 46-16 regular season record as a starter overall, including a 4-1 mark against the Bengals.
Ravens streak
Baltimore has scored a point in 337 consecutive games, marking the NFL’s longest active streak, which dates back to 9/30/02.
Carolina is second at 328, while Pittsburgh is third at 264.
