In shutting out Joe Burrow and the Bengals, the Ravens had their best performance of the season at a time when they couldn't afford a loss.

Sunday marked the 20th shutout loss in Cincinnati Bengals history, and the team made some NFL history in the process.

The 4-9 Cincinnati Bengals host the 6-7 Baltimore Ravens on Sunday as 2.5-point home underdogs. Both teams still have a shot at winning the weak AFC North, but both are in an uphill battle to make that happen. Going into this weekend ESPN gives the Ravens a 30% shot at making the playoffs, while the Bengals are at 3%.

The Baltimore Ravens, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, face the Cincinnati Bengals, led by quarterback Joe Burrow, on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive tackle BJ Hill was injured during the first quarter of the team's NFL Week 15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. Hill remained down on the field after the Ravens' first offensive play of the game. Hill was involved in a tackle of Ravens running back Derrick Henry.

Bengals means for the playoff hopes for both teams, including a look at tiebreaker scenarios, AFC standings, and more.

Cincinnati Bengals defensive back DJ Turner was injured during the third quarter of the team's NFL Week 15 loss to the Baltimore Ravens at Paycor Stadium. Turner remained down at the end of a play. He walked off the field under his own power, and was replaced by Josh Newton. Turner remained on the Bengals' sideline.

Baltimore became the first team to shut out Cincinnati since Joe Burrow was drafted. The Ravens beat the Bengals 24-0 on Sunday.