BALTIMORE (Interstat) — In a stunning Thanksgiving Day upset, the Cincinnati Bengals delivered a commanding performance against the Baltimore Ravens, securing a 32-14 victory Thursday night at a rain-soaked M&T Bank Stadium.

Defying pregame projections that heavily favored the home team, the Bengals methodically built their lead, capitalizing on efficient offense and a defense that stifled the Ravens for long stretches. The win improved Cincinnati’s record to 4-8, while Baltimore fell to an even 6-6.

The game’s narrative was one of contrasting offensive execution. Cincinnati quarterback Joe Burrow, a native of Athens, Ohio, orchestrated the victory with a workmanlike performance, completing 24 of 46 passes for 261 yards and two touchdowns. While not flashy, Burrow was effective, spreading the ball to multiple targets and avoiding critical mistakes. He also contributed 8 yards on three rushing attempts.

Baltimore’s quarterback, Lamar Jackson of Pompano Beach, Florida, struggled to find a consistent rhythm against a persistent Bengals defense. Jackson finished 17 of 32 for 246 yards, was sacked three times, and threw a pivotal fourth-quarter interception. He added 27 yards on six scrambles.

The contest began as a defensive struggle. Cincinnati opened the scoring on their first possession with a 31-yard field goal from Evan McPherson. Baltimore responded emphatically, with veteran running back Derrick Henry of Yulee, Florida, breaking free for a 28-yard touchdown run to give the Ravens a 7-3 lead late in the first quarter. Henry finished with 60 yards on 10 carries.

The second quarter belonged entirely to the Bengals and McPherson’s right leg. After a promising Ravens drive was thwarted when a 44-yard touchdown pass from Jackson to tight end Isaiah Likely was overturned by replay, Cincinnati took control. McPherson connected on field goals from 42 and 24 yards to reclaim the lead.

Just before halftime, the game’s momentum swung decisively in Cincinnati’s favor. With under a minute remaining, Jackson was sacked and fumbled, with the Bengals recovering at the Baltimore 19-yard line. The Bengals’ offense, unable to find the end zone, sent McPherson back onto the field, and he drilled a 33-yard field goal as time expired in the half, sending Cincinnati into the locker room with a 12-7 lead.

The Bengals carried that momentum into the third quarter. On their opening drive of the second half, Burrow engineered a 71-yard march, capping it with a 14-yard touchdown pass to tight end Tanner Hudson. McPherson’s extra point extended the lead to 19-7.

Baltimore answered with a touchdown of its own, as running back Keaton Mitchell of McDonough, Georgia, took a handoff and raced 18 yards for a score, cutting the deficit to 19-14.

Undeterred, the Bengals immediately responded. Burrow led another methodical drive, culminating in a 29-yard touchdown strike to wide receiver Andrei Iosivas of Honolulu, Hawaii, pushing the lead back to 26-14.

The fourth quarter saw the Bengals seal the victory with defense and ball control. On a critical Ravens possession deep in Cincinnati territory, linebacker Demetrius Knight Jr. of Locust Grove, Georgia, intercepted a Jackson pass in the middle of the field, halting Baltimore’s comeback hopes.

From there, Cincinnati’s ground game, led by Chase Brown of London, Canada, who rushed for 78 yards on 15 carries, and Samaje Perine of Pflugerville, Texas, who added 39 yards on 14 attempts, helped melt the clock. McPherson added two more field goals in the final frame, from 52 and 41 yards, to provide the final margin. McPherson was perfect on the day, connecting on all four field goal attempts and two extra points.

Defensively, the Bengals were led by safety Jordan Battle of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, who recorded 10 tackles. For the Ravens, linebacker Roquan Smith of Montezuma, Georgia, was a force with a game-high 11 tackles, while cornerback Marlon Humphrey of Hoover, Alabama, added nine tackles and a sack.

The Ravens’ special teams provided a bright spot, with Keaton Mitchell totaling 91 return yards and Rasheen Ali of Cleveland, Ohio, adding 71. Tight end Isaiah Likely of Cambridge, Massachusetts, was Jackson’s primary receiving threat, hauling in five catches for 95 yards. For the Bengals, star wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase of Harvey, Louisiana, was a consistent presence, catching seven passes for 110 yards.

The announced attendance was 70,066. The Bengals will look to build on this victory when they travel to face the Buffalo Bills on Sunday, Dec. 7. The Ravens will aim to regroup as they host the Pittsburgh Steelers the same day. The two AFC North rivals are scheduled to meet again in Cincinnati on Sunday, Dec. 14.