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The Bengals–Ravens rivalry is a National Football League (NFL) rivalry between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens. The rivalry began in 1996 when the Ravens were created after Cleveland Browns, with whom the Bengals also share a rivalry, moved to Baltimore. The rivalry gained intensity in as the Bengals hired long time Ravens' defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis as head coach.

The two rivals have played twice annually since 1996 when the Ravens assumed the Browns' spot the former AFC Central Division. Both teams were placed in the AFC North during the 2002 NFL realignment. The Ravens lead the series, 24–23. The two teams have never met in the playoffs.

Notable games

 * November 3, 1996: Bengals 24, Ravens 21  In the first game in the history of the series, the Ravens took a 21–3 lead into halftime.  The Bengals scored 21 unanswered 2nd half points to win 24–21.


 * November 5, 2000: Ravens 27, Bengals 7 The Ravens won their sixth straight meeting over the Bengals, the longest winning streak by either team in the series history.


 * October 19, 2003: Bengals 34, Ravens 26  This was Bengals' head coach Marvin Lewis' first game against the Ravens.  Lewis previously served as the Ravens defensive coordinator from 1996–2001, including their Super Bowl XXXV title in 2000.


 * December 5, 2004: Bengals 27, Ravens 26 The Bengals overcame a 20–3 fourth quarter deficit to win 27–26.


 * September 10, 2007: Bengals 27, Ravens 20  This season-opening Monday Night Football game was best remembered for a touchdown celebration by Bengals' WR Chad Johnson, who is known for his touchdown celebrations.  After a score, he donned a gold jacket, resembling the jackets given to Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees, that read "Future H.O.F. 20??" on the back.


 * September 7, 2014: Bengals 23, Ravens 16  Bengals kicker Mike Nugent kicked five field goals in the first half, tying an NFL record for most field goals kicked in a half.


 * December 31, 2017: Bengals 31, Ravens 27  In the final game of the regular season, the 6–9 Bengals went to Baltimore and defeated the 9–6 Ravens.  This win, combined with a Buffalo Bills win that day, eliminated the Ravens from playoff contention.