Dignity needs to be restored to the underachieving Baltimore Ravens in 2025. Head Coach John Harbaugh will, predictably, use some cliché jargon in his press conference. Still, after the embarrassing 32-14 beatdown at the hands of the Cincinnati Bengals in week 13, fans are left scratching their heads, wondering if internal hopes of pushing into the playoffs are nothing more than just a fantasy.
The Bengals celebrate their victory after their game against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Thanksgiving Thursday November 27, 2025. The Bengals won the game with a final score of 33-14.Full strength, the Ravens weren’t operating without their prime playmakers on offense on Thursday night. Yet, they did, however, lack poise, and four offensive turnovers left defensive coordinator Zach Orr and his unit out to dry. Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow didn’t play great; he threw 46 passing attempts and connected on just 24 for two touchdowns. However, the Ravens' offense was so horrible that attrition allowed the Bengals to dictate the pace with their ground game against a fatigued Ravens' defense.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement18 seasons, one Super Bowl, and one AFC Championship. What’s it really worth for Harbaugh when he’s coached over 290 games for the franchise? Coming up short seems to be a recurring thing, and fans exited out of M&T Bank Stadium before the fourth quarter had even ended yesterday. As sad and uncomfortable as it is to say, it’s very reasonable for critics to start questioning whether Harbaugh is still the right guy to lead this team.
Bengals Joseph Ossai (58) helps take down Ravens Lamar Jackson (8)for Bengals Cedric Johnson (52) to gain possesion of the ball during their game against the Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on Thanksgiving Thursday November 27, 2025.This article originally appeared on Ravens Wire: Bengals had a feast and Ravens' John Harbaugh didn't lift his fork
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