The 2024 NFL season continues as the Week 10 schedule kicks off with the Cincinnati Bengals traveling to M&T Bank Stadium for Thursday Night Football to face the Baltimore Ravens.

The Baltimore Ravens host the Cincinnati Bengals, with Lamar Jackson confirmed to play following an injury earlier in the season, to kick off NFL Week 10 on Thursday, November 7, 2024 (11/7/2024) at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Ravens are coming off a resounding victory over the Denver Broncos and have a chance to take the division lead if they can defeat the Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers lose to the New York Giants.

Just over a month ago, the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals played one of the best games of this NFL season. The Ravens' 41-38 overtime win in Cincinnati got Baltimore to 3-2, and the league's top offense was in top gear. Lamar Jackson threw for 348 yards and four touchdown passes, while the ground game rolled up 175 yards. Not to be outdone, Joe Burrow was phenomenal in the loss, throwing for 392 yards and five scores, alongside one interception. Bengals kicker Evan McPherson missed a 53-yard field goal in overtime, which allowed the Ravens to win with a Justin Tucker field goal.

That loss dropped Cincinnati to 1-4 on the season, but as they've done several times over the last several years, the Bengals have bounced back and enter tonight's matchup at 4-5, needing a win to climb back into the AFC playoff picture. Baltimore comes in at 6-3, and needs a win to keep pace with the Steelers at the top of the AFC North.

Ravens vs. Bengals: Key Matchups

The Ravens and Bengals are two of the most exciting teams in the NFL, and this game is sure to be a shootout. Here are five key matchups to watch:

CB Brandon Stephens vs. WR Ja'Marr Chase

Chase is No. 2 in the NFL with 717 receiving yards and gave the Ravens fits in Week 5, catching two touchdowns and going for 193 yards. Stephens has played tight coverage this season, but receivers are making some spectacular plays. With Tee Higgins' status in question for Thursday, the Ravens will need to stop Chase from beating them.

S Kyle Hamilton vs. QB Joe Burrow

Burrow is coming off his second five-touchdown game of the season while Hamilton was Baltimore's highest-graded defender last week, according to Pro Football Focus. Burrow lit up the Ravens' defense in Week 5 with 392 passing yards and five scores and might need to have a similar performance with the way Baltimore's offense is playing.

LT Ronnie Stanley vs. DE Trey Hendrickson

Stanley is one of the game's best left tackles while Hendrickson has a league-high 11 sacks and had four last week. This will be a premier showdown as Stanley tries to shut Hendrickson out like he did in Week 5.

QB Lamar Jackson vs. S Vonn Bell

Jackson is the front-runner for MVP right now and is playing the best football of his life. He had a perfect passer rating for the fourth time in his career last week. Jackson, who has a 9-1 career record against the Bengals, went off against the Bengals in Cincinnati earlier this season, and Bell and the rest of secondary will try to avoid getting picked apart again.

WR Zay Flowers vs. CB Cam Taylor-Britt

Flowers leads the NFL in receiving yards (496) since Week 5 and has topped 100 yards in four of the last five games. He's solidifying himself as one of the game's best receivers and gives Baltimore a true No. 1. Taylor-Britt has had an up-and-down season and now has his hands full with Flowers.

The Ravens' Offense is Rolling

The Ravens' offense is one of the most explosive in the league, and they are led by Lamar Jackson, who is having an MVP-caliber season. Jackson has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns this season, and he is also a threat to run the ball. The Bengals defense will have their hands full trying to contain Jackson and the Ravens' offense.

Can the Bengals Contain Lamar Jackson?

Jackson has a 9-1 career record against the Bengals as a starter. In three games against Cincinnati with Offensive Coordinator Todd Monken, Jackson has eight touchdown passes, no interceptions, and has averaged 283 yards passing per game. Playing against the Ravens twice every season hasn't helped the Bengals contain Jackson. It will be interesting to see what the Bengals try defensively, but they have a Jackson problem they need to solve.

Can the Bengals Keep Pace With the Ravens?

The Bengals have a strong offense led by Joe Burrow, who has also thrown for over 2,000 yards and 18 touchdowns this season. However, the Bengals' defense has struggled at times this season, and they will need to play well to slow down the Ravens' offense. If the Bengals can keep pace with the Ravens, this game could come down to the wire.

Ravens vs. Bengals: How to Watch

The Bengals vs. Ravens game will be broadcast nationally on Amazon Prime Video. The game will also be broadcast locally on WCPO (ABC/9) Cincinnati and WMAR (ABC/2) Baltimore.

The game is scheduled to begin at 8:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 7, 2024. Fans can also stream the game on fuboTV (free trial) and DirecTV Stream (free trial).

Ravens vs. Bengals: Prediction

The Ravens are a 6-point favorite over the Bengals in NFL Week 10 odds for the game, courtesy of BetMGM Sportsbook. Baltimore is -275 on the moneyline, while Cincinnati is +220. The over/under is set at 53 points.

With a line of 6 points and an over-under of 53, the expected result is a Ravens victory of 30-23 or 30-24.

The site's formula predicts that the Ravens will win the NFL Week 10 game against the Bengals. The site gives the Bengals a 29.6% shot at winning the NFL Week 10 game, with a 0.3% chance of a tie.

It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives the Bengals a win probability of 42%, while the Ravens have a win probability of 58%."

The Ravens are a tough team to beat at home, and they are playing with a lot of confidence right now. They have a strong offense and a defense that is starting to come together. The Bengals are a good team, but they are not as consistent as the Ravens.

I think the Ravens will win this game, and I think they will cover the spread.

The Bottom Line

The Ravens and Bengals are two of the best teams in the AFC, and this game is sure to be a classic. The Ravens are the favorites, but the Bengals are a dangerous team that could pull off the upset. This game is sure to be a thriller, and it is one you won't want to miss.