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Burrow Returns: Bengals Face Struggling Ravens Defense

11/27/2025

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Summary

Story summary

In the Thanksgiving game, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow returns from injury to face Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Burrow has not played since Week 2, creating risk despite his high upside.
Burrow benefits from facing a Baltimore Ravens defense ranked 24th in passing yards allowed.
Dak Prescott has averaged 250 passing yards per game and faces the Kansas City Chiefs defense ranked 2nd in passing yards allowed.

History

Historical Context

The 1970 merger of the NFL and AFL revolutionized American football, creating a unified league that heightened competition and popularity. This pivotal change led to the emergence of teams like the Cincinnati Bengals and Dallas Cowboys. Today, quarterbacks such as Joe Burrow and Dak Prescott exemplify the evolution of the game, reflecting the lasting impact of this merger on player development and fan engagement.

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Story summary

In the Thanksgiving game, Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow returns from injury to face Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott.
Burrow has not played since Week 2, creating risk despite his high upside.
Burrow benefits from facing a Baltimore Ravens defense ranked 24th in passing yards allowed.
Dak Prescott has averaged 250 passing yards per game and faces the Kansas City Chiefs defense ranked 2nd in passing yards allowed.

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