BALTIMORE (AP) – Justin Tucker kicked four field goals and Baltimore shut down the Cincinnati Bengals’ depleted offense Sunday in a 19-14 victory that thrust the Ravens into a first-place tie in the AFC North.
Joe Flacco threw for 234 yards and a touchdown to help Baltimore (6-5) snap a five-game losing streak against the Bengals (3-7-1), whose playoff hopes took another serious blow.
The victory was not assured until Cincinnati quarterback Andy Dalton fumbled when sacked by Elvis Dumervil, and defensive end Lawrence Guy recovered at the Baltimore 21 with 1:05 left and the Ravens up 19-12.
Cincinnati got a safety on the final play when Baltimore punter Sam Koch ran out of the end zone.
Dalton went 26 for 48 for 283 yards. He fumbled three times, losing two.