The Cincinnati Bengals looked like two different teams during their AFC North encounter with the Baltimore Ravens in Week 7. 

Ultimately, they’re the team that won, 35-13. 

Joe Burrow and the Bengals were miserable-looking in the first half, to the point the final score is very deceptive. But a shocking reversal of performance in all facets led to 28 unanswered points in the second half and a blowout. 

Here are some quick notes, stats to know and takeaways from the game. 

Bengals vs. Ravens notes

• Disaster start in this one. Down 10-0 in the second quarter, Joe Burrow was 3-of-9 with 19 yards. The offense was fully healthy, yet never looked comfortable. 

• Explosive early touchdown for the Ravens saw the Bengals in a questionable alignment before struggling players like Demetrius Knight and Jordan Battle weren’t able to contain it. 

• Bengals decided to punt twice between the 45-yard-lines, with Zac Taylor just far too conservative. By halftime, they were outgained 258-59. The Ravens had 12 first downs to the Bengals' three. 

• Second half, Bengals showed life. Burrow threw two quick scores to steal a lead, with shorter passes and involving tight ends helping the attack find a rhythm. 

• Fan favorite tight end Erick All suffered an injury in the third quarter and went to the locker room. 

• Burrow in the second half across the four straight scores: 16-of-18 for 249 yards, four touchdowns, 158.3 QB rating. 

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What’s next? 

The Bengals return home for a Week 8 game against the Tennessee Titans before heading overseas to Madrid in Week 9 on November 8.