The Baltimore Ravens fell 14-13 to the Cincinnati Bengals after blowing a 13-0 halftime lead, prompting Hall of Famer Ed Reed to slam head coach Jesse Minter’s play‑calling on X. The turning point came on a fourth‑and‑2 in the fourth quarter when Minter elected to pass rather than run, resulting in an incomplete throw to tight end Josh Cuevas. The loss featured a second‑half shutout, Joe Burrow’s 249 yards and four touchdowns, and a muted Ravens offense—Derrick Henry managed just 45 rushing yards. Minter and offensive coordinator Declan Doyle acknowledge the need for major adjustments before the next game.
After starting 3-0, the Las Vegas Raiders tumble to 3-4 following a 35-21 Week 7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, pushing their playoff hopes toward the bottom of the AFC wild‑card race. The latest standings place them 10th, a game‑and‑a‑half behind the Bengals for the seventh seed and trailing the Patriots and Ravens, who hold the tiebreaker over Vegas. With a must‑win against the New York Jets next week, the Raiders face a de facto mid‑season elimination battle.
NFL Week 7 delivered clear winners and losers. The Atlanta Falcons upset the San Francisco 49ers, moving a half‑game closer to the division lead thanks to Michael Penix Jr.’s offense and a defense that forced two fumbles and two interceptions. Deshaun Watson posted his first 300‑yard passing game (308 yards, 25‑of‑36) to lead the Cleveland Browns to a game‑winning drive. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints’ rushing attack sputters with Alvin Kamara gaining just five yards on six carries and the team finishing with a paltry 18 yards on 17 attempts. The Carolina Panthers’ rush defense collapses, allowing 43 points and a season‑high to Tampa Bay. Derrick Henry struggles for the Ravens, managing only 45 yards on 17 carries. These performances shape the early playoff picture.
The Baltimore Ravens slip to ninth in the AFC after a second straight loss, dropping to the bottom of the AFC North. Cincinnati’s win over Baltimore pushes the Bengals to seventh, while the Patriots sit eighth. Both teams sit at 4‑3 overall, but the Ravens have scored just 23 points in their last two games and need quarterback Lamar Jackson back for Week 8 vs. Buffalo and Week 9 vs. Jacksonville. Meanwhile, the AFC North sees the Browns (5‑2) leading, Steelers (5‑2) second, and Bengals (4‑2) third, leaving the Ravens in last place as the playoff picture reshapes.
The Baltimore Ravens suffer another offensive line setback as first‑round rookie guard Vega Ioane tears his knee and is ruled out after a 35‑13 loss to the Bengals on September 27. The injury adds to an already injury‑plagued line, which also missed Lamar Jackson with an ankle. Coach Jesse Minter offers no timeline for Ioane’s return. Meanwhile, the Steelers stay healthy heading into their Week 15 clash in Pittsburgh and a Week 18 rematch in Baltimore, putting the Ravens’ playoff hopes in jeopardy.
Bo Nix led the Denver Broncos to a 30-16 Week 7 victory over the Arizona Cardinals, becoming only the fourth quarterback ever—alongside Lamar Jackson, Justin Fields and Cam Newton—to record a 50‑plus‑yard passing touchdown and a 50‑plus‑yard rushing touchdown in the same game. The 26‑year‑old posted 222 passing yards, 74 rushing yards and two touchdowns, ending a stretch of criticism and helping Denver stay near the top of the AFC West as they prepare to host the Kansas City Chiefs next week.
Sportsnaut’s Week 8 NFL power rankings put the Kansas City Chiefs at the summit, highlighting Patrick Mahomes and Kenneth Walker III’s balanced attack and a looming defensive showcase against Seattle. The Buffalo Bills sit second (5‑1) with the league’s top offense (32.8 PPG) but a porous defense that forces them into shootouts. The San Francisco 49ers slip to third after a Week 7 loss in Atlanta, though injuries to Mike Evans and Christian McCaffrey should ease after their bye. Minnesota Vikings remain the lone NFC undefeated team at fourth, thanks to a defense that outshines a struggling offense. Rising Detroit Lions (4‑2) claim fifth as a rebounding defense supports Jared Goff, while the Chicago Bears round out the top six despite recent inconsistencies.
Week 7 delivered drama across the NFL, highlighted by the league’s first regular‑season game in France where the Steelers defeated the Saints 16‑10 at Stade de France. Fans slammed the national‑anthem performance and questioned several calls, including a overturned fumble on T.J. Watt. In Nashville, a missed false‑start before Cleveland’s game‑winning field goal sparked Titans fan ire. The Falcons snapped the 49ers’ unbeaten streak, the Bengals rallied from a 13‑0 halftime hole to beat the Ravens 35‑13, and the Vikings moved to 6‑0. Notably, Garrett Wilson shouted at Geno Smith as the Dolphins earned their first win, while J.J. McCarthy guided the Giants to an overtime victory in his debut start.
Browns cornerback Denzel Ward plays through a hand injury—five stitches and a dislocated finger—to snag an interception of Titans QB Cam Ward in Cleveland’s victory. Meanwhile, Ravens defensive end Trey Hendrickson reflects on his recent win over his former team, emphasizing that every victory matters and sharing memories of his stints in New Orleans and Cincinnati. After a 35‑point second‑half collapse against the Bengals, Hendrickson stresses the importance of finishing games and maintaining team standards. The notes capture both players’ gritty performances and their outlooks heading into the next week’s matchups.
In a stunning 35-13 defeat after leading 13-0, the Baltimore Ravens saw their half‑time advantage evaporate at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 25, 2026. Head coach Jesse Minter, speaking to Jamison Henley, blamed the “momentum‑losing” plays and a lack of consistency, saying the team must become more "even‑keeled" instead of riding waves of momentum. He emphasized that this collapse forces the Ravens to decide what type of team they want to be, with quarterback Lamar Jackson’s return still uncertain for the Nov. 1 matchup against Buffalo.
Fans are clamoring for Tony Romo’s return to CBS after J.J. Watt’s mixed performance on the Bengals‑Ravens game broadcast. Watt, who replaced Romo three years ago, faced backlash for his commentary on a low‑block call involving Bengals’ Boye Mafe and Derrick Henry, with viewers accusing him of sounding like Romo and being overly loud. While some praised his defensive insight—highlighting Tee Higgins’s 148‑yard, one‑touchdown second half—others labeled his analysis as “boring” and “childlike.” The debate resurfaces as CBS re‑affirms Watt’s multiyear deal, prompting a fresh look at whether the former defensive star can match Romo’s pre‑snap acumen.
The Cincinnati Bengals trailed the Baltimore Ravens 13-0 at halftime before exploding in the second half, ultimately winning 35-13.
The Cincinnati Bengals trailed the Baltimore Ravens 13-0 at halftime before exploding in the second half, ultimately winning 35-13.
In Week 7, the Steelers secure a 16-10 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Paris, while the AFC North battle intensifies as the Baltimore Ravens squander a lead against the Cincinnati Bengals, and the Cleveland Browns hit the road. The Ravens’ second‑half collapse tightens the division race, leaving all three teams vying for the top spot as the season heads into its crucial mid‑point.
The Ravens squandered a 13‑0 halftime lead to lose 35‑13 to the Bengals, dropping to 4‑3 on the season. Tyler Huntley sparked the first half, but Baltimore’s defense collapsed, allowing four straight Bengals touchdowns—including a Ja'Marr Chase score—while the offense managed only two first downs after the break. Critics on Baltimore Beatdown blame defensive coordinator Jesse Minter, injuries to key linemen like Vega Ioane, and the unit’s inability to tackle and rush the passer. With Lamar Jackson still out, the Ravens face a daunting stretch against division leaders in the next 11 days.
The Cincinnati Bengals routed the Baltimore Ravens 35–13 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026.
The Baltimore Ravens suffer their second straight loss, collapsing from a 13‑0 halftime lead to a 35‑13 defeat at home against the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Quarterback Lamar Jackson remains sidelined with an ankle injury, leaving Tyler Huntley to start; his early promise fades as the team is outscored 35‑0 in the second half. The loss drops the Ravens to the AFC North bottom, intensifying concerns over Jackson’s three‑game absence and broader systemic issues. Coach Jesse Minter now faces a crucial matchup against the Buffalo Bills as the franchise searches for answers.
Joe Burrow led the Cincinnati Bengals on a second-half surge to secure a 35-13 comeback victory over Derrick Henry and the Baltimore Ravens, rallying from a scoreless first half to steal a crucial AFC North win on the road.
The Baltimore Ravens built a 13-0 lead against AFC North rivals the Cincinnati Bengals on Oct. 25, 2026, but guard Vega Ioane left the game with a knee injury, after which the Bengals ripped off 14 straight points to seize the lead. The loss comes with QB Tyler Huntley starting in place of injured Lamar Jackson and LB Roquan Smith listed as questionable. Ioane, a key piece on an O‑line that recently added center Cam Jurgens, may face a short‑term absence. The Ravens now turn their focus to a road showdown with the Buffalo Bills next week at 1 p.m. ET.
The Baltimore Ravens have lost a key rookie to injury, forcing another change up front against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Buffalo fans enjoy a bye week while the NFL rolls on in Week 7. The Chicago Bears upset the New England Patriots 30-24, dropping the Patriots to 4-3 and keeping Buffalo 1.5 games ahead in the AFC East. In the NFL International Series, the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Saint‑Denis, France, putting the Steelers and 42‑year‑old Aaron Rodgers at 5-2. Key matchups include the Ravens vs. Bengals (Lamar Jackson out), Texans vs. Giants (J.J. McCarthy starts), and the Lions vs. Packers. The article invites fans to discuss the slate and ends with a primetime Chiefs‑Seahawks preview.
NFL Week 7 kicks off Sunday, Oct. 25, with RedZone delivering seven hours of commercial‑free action starting at 1 PM ET. Host Scott Hanson will flip between early games like Miami vs. New York Jets, Giants vs. Texans, and Bengals vs. Ravens, then move to the late window featuring Packers at Lions, Broncos vs. Cardinals, and Rams vs. Raiders. The guide shows how to stream RedZone for free via Fubo, which also carries CBS, FOX, NBC, ESPN and NFL Network for the whole season. Fans can watch on TV, phone, tablet or computer, though regional limits may apply.
The (3-2) Cincinnati Bengals play against the (4-2) Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on the road in Week 7 of the regular season. One player to monitor on Sunday is Shemar Stewart, who has had a very limited role, mainly because he missed most of training camp and Week 1 with a hyperextended knee. Stewart […]
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Live match and player stats for the Cincinnati Bengals vs. Baltimore Ravens in NFL Week 7.
Week 7’s early NFL slate kicks off Sunday, Oct. 25, at 1 p.m. ET with seven games across CBS and FOX. Highlight matchups include the AFC North clash—Cincinnati Bengals (3‑2) vs. Baltimore Ravens (4‑2)—and the NFC East showdown—New York Giants (3‑2‑1) vs. Houston Texans (2‑4). Other games feature San Francisco (6‑0) vs. Atlanta, Tampa Bay (1‑5) vs. Carolina, Indianapolis vs. Minnesota (5‑0), Miami (0‑5) vs. New York Jets, and Cleveland vs. Tennessee. Streaming options are FuboTV, Paramount+, and FOX One, and regional TV maps are on 506sports.com.