Bengals–Ravens rivalry
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The Bengals–Ravens rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry[2][3][4] between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens. The rivalry began in 1996 when the Ravens were created after the Cleveland Browns, with whom the Bengals also share a rivalry, moved to Baltimore. The rivalry gained intensity in 2003 as the Bengals hired longtime Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis as head coach.[5]
Quick Facts First meeting, Latest meeting ...
First meeting | November 3, 1996 Bengals 24, Ravens 21 |
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Latest meeting | November 16, 2023 Ravens 34, Bengals 20 |
Next meeting | October 6, 2024 |
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Meetings total | 57 |
All-time series | Ravens, 30–27 |
Regular season series | Ravens, 30–26 |
Postseason results | Bengals, 1–0 2022 Wild Card Round 24–17 |
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Longest win streak | Ravens, 6 (1998–2000)[1] Bengals, 5 (2013–2015) |
Current win streak | Ravens, 2 (2023–present) |
Playoff and Championship Success | |
NFL Championships (2) |
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The two rivals have played twice annually since 1996 when the Ravens assumed the Browns' spot in the former AFC Central Division. Both teams were placed in the AFC North during the 2002 NFL realignment. The Ravens lead the overall series, 30–27. However, the Bengals won the teams’ lone playoff meeting in the 2022 Wild Card Round.