Joe Burrow Returns With 2 TDs as Bengals Beat Ravens 32–14 in NFL Week 13. Joe Burrow made a powerful return in his first NFL game since September, throwing two touchdowns and leading the Cincinnati Bengals to a 32–14 victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night. The performance ended Cincinnati’s four-game losing streak and reignited playoff hopes that had dimmed during Burrow’s absence.
Burrow Shines After Injury Layoff
After missing more than two months following turf toe surgery, Burrow wasted no time reminding his team what they had been missing. Midway through the second half, he delivered a perfectly placed touchdown pass to Andrei Iosivas — a throw that symbolized the confidence and precision the Bengals have lacked.
“There’s no better feeling than that,” Burrow said. “Putting in work for a long time and having it pay off.”
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Burrow finished 24-of-46 for 261 yards, 2 TDs, and 0 interceptions, marking his most complete game of the season.
Cincinnati Offense Finds Rhythm Late
The Bengals struggled early, failing to score on their first four red-zone trips. But star receiver Ja’Marr Chase, who topped 100 receiving yards by the third quarter, kept the offense alive as Burrow settled in.
In the third quarter, Burrow connected with Tanner Hudson on a spectacular one-handed touchdown to put Cincinnati up 19–7, giving the team separation it desperately needed.
“You felt the confidence change across the whole sideline,” head coach Zac Taylor said.
Mobility and Confidence Return for Burrow
Burrow played with a protective plate in his left shoe but showed significant mobility, completing six throws on the run for 55 yards and a touchdown, according to Next Gen Stats.
“I was more mobile than I expected to be,” Burrow said. “That felt good.”
His late touchdown to Iosivas — a ball dropped over a defender into tight zone coverage — sealed the Bengals’ most complete win in weeks.
A Reflective and Emotional Comeback
After the game, Burrow spoke candidly about the long rehab process that disrupted what was expected to be one of his strongest seasons.
“It hasn’t been easy on me through six years from a lot of different angles,” he said. “I’m proud to be back.”
