Ravens Face Multiple Penalty Setbacks to Hit Bengals Hard on Thursday

In a fiercely contested AFC North matchup, the Baltimore Ravens edged out the Cincinnati Bengals with a thrilling 35-34 victory on Thursday Night Football. But the win was affected by some big penalties, leading to fines for two Ravens defenders.

The NFL fined two Ravens players, Marlon Humphrey and Travis Jones, for actions during the game. Humphrey received two fines totaling $33,766. Humphrey received a fine of $22,511 for hitting Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow late in the third quarter, and another fine of $11,255 for a facemask penalty on wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase in the fourth quarter.

Travis Jones, the defensive tackle, received a $22,511 fine for striking Burrow’s head or neck during a two-point conversion with 38 seconds remaining in the game. This penalty wasn’t called during the game, which upset Bengals fans and players.

Despite these setbacks, the Ravens secured the victory thanks to a last-minute touchdown pass from Lamar Jackson to Rashod Bateman. Jackson’s performance was instrumental in the win, as he threw for 290 yards and four touchdowns.

The NFL fined #Ravens CB Marlon Humphrey $33,766 for two infractions last week against the #Bengals — $22,511 unnecessary roughness (use of helmet) that wasn’t flagged and $11,255 for a facemask.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) November 16, 2024

Right now, the Ravens have won four games in a row and have a strong 7-3 record, making them a top team in the AFC North. They are getting ready to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. To keep winning, they need to fix their penalty problems and avoid more fines.

Fans react to Ravens’ penalty news with mixed emotions

Sadly, the recent penalties and fines have led to discussions among fans and experts about the officiating and the game’s outcome.

@MDunn09197973 said, “No surprise, weekly occurrence with the corrupt nfl, no flag but a fine. They intentionally missed multiple penalties that game, including a crucial 2 pt conversion. Had the Bengals been wearing steelers or chiefs uniforms, it would have been raining flags!!”

No surprise, weekly occurrence with the corrupt nfl, no flag but a fine. They intentionally missed multiple penalties that game, including a crucial 2 pt conversion. Had the Bengals been wearing steelers or chiefs uniforms, it would have been raining flags!!
— BiasNfl (@MDunn09197973) November 16, 2024

@thebookerman simply wrote, “I am shocked.”

I am shocked.
— thebookerman (@thebookerman) November 16, 2024

@dylantreams angrily noted, “MAYBE WE SHOULD ACTUALLY CALL THE FUCKING FLAGS!”

MAYBE WE SHOULD CALL THE FUCKING FLAGS
— DYLAN (@dylantreams) November 16, 2024

@TheMamaBear6 added, “REPEATING: Refs should be fined the same amount or proportional amount for their failures. It’s the only way to end the incompetence and/or their deliberate dereliction.”

REPEATING: Refs should be fined the same amount or proportional amount for their failures. It's the only way to end the incompetence and/or their deliberate dereliction.
— The MamaBear (@TheMamaBear6) November 16, 2024

@Olijames question on referee’s job, asking, “And how much were the refs fined for not doing thier job properly?”