Baltimore Ravens @ Cincinnati Bengals: Dec 31, 2026

Updated
Week 17
Baltimore RavensRavens
4-3 · Away
8:15 PM ET
Scheduled
Thursday, December 31, 2026
Cincinnati BengalsBengals
4-2 · Home

Ravens vs Bengals kicks off at 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT) on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Paycor Stadium, Cincinnati.

How to Watch Ravens vs Bengals: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Thursday, December 31, 20268:15 PM ET / 5:15 PM PT
Watch on
TV not announced yet
Stream
NFL Sunday TicketOut of market; local channels in both markets
Stadium
Paycor StadiumCincinnati
Week
NFL Week 17All Week 17 games

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Ravens vs Bengals Preview

The Ravens (4-3) are No. 9 in the AFC, outside the top seven and have lost two straight. The Bengals (4-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 7 seed in the AFC and have won two straight.

The Ravens score 24.1 points a game and allow 23.9; the Bengals score 27.2 and allow 20.3. The Ravens are 3-1 away from home, and the Bengals are 1-1 at home. Both teams are on a short week. As an AFC North game, it also counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title. Their last meeting, on Oct 25, 2026, ended Bengals @ Ravens 35-13.

Ravens vs Bengals: Tale of the Tape

RavensAFC North division gameBengals
4-3
Record
4-2
AFC #9
Playoff seed
AFC #7
24.1
Points per game
27.2
23.9
Points allowed
20.3
+0.3
Point differential
+6.8
3-1
Road / home record
1-1
0-2
Division record
1-1
L2
Streak
W2
4 days (short week)
Rest
2 days (short week)

Going into the game, from every 2026 regular-season final. Seeds follow the NFL format (division leaders 1-4, Wild Cards 5-7); equal records are split with the NFL tiebreakers.

Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Adam RandallRavensRBInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
Bilhal KoneRavensCBInjured ReserveAug 31, 2026
Broderick Washington Jr.RavensDLQuestionableFootOct 23, 2026
Danny PinterRavensCInjured ReserveAug 26, 2026
Durham SmytheRavensTEInjured ReserveOct 7, 2026
Ethan PocicRavensCInjured ReserveOct 3, 2026
Jahquez RobinsonRavensSAFInjured ReserveAug 19, 2026
Jaylinn HawkinsRavensSAFOutKneeOct 23, 2026
Jovaughn GwynRavensOLInjured ReserveOct 3, 2026
Lamar JacksonRavensQBOutAnkleOct 24, 2026
Skylar ThompsonRavensQBInjured ReserveAug 12, 2026
T.J. Tampa Jr.RavensCBInjured ReserveSep 19, 2026
Tavius RobinsonRavensOLBInjured ReserveOct 24, 2026
Andrei IosivasBengalsWRInjured ReserveSep 23, 2026
Brian Parker IIBengalsGInjured ReserveSep 9, 2026
Ja'Sir TaylorBengalsCBInjured ReserveSep 9, 2026
Jalen DavisBengalsCBInjured ReserveSep 29, 2026
Swayze BozemanBengalsLBInjured ReserveOct 12, 2026
Tanner HudsonBengalsTEInjured ReserveOct 19, 2026

Status as of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27. Teams can change a player's status up to kickoff; check team announcements before the game.

Playoff Picture

AFC

SeedTeamW-LStatus
5Broncos5-2Wild Card
6Steelers5-2Wild Card
7Bengals4-2Wild Card
Playoff line
8Patriots4-3Out
9Ravens4-3Out
10Raiders3-4Out
11Jets2-5Out

The seeds around both teams if the season ended today.

Ravens vs Bengals Head-to-Head

2026 season seriesBengals 1-0
2025 season seriesSeries tied 1-1

Ravens last 5

Bengals last 5

Previous meetings

Ravens vs Bengals Key Players

Ravens logoRavens

Bengals logoBengals

Season leaders, regular season.

This Ravens vs Bengals page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final whistle. Next: Ravens host the Steelers Jan 10; Bengals host the Browns Jan 10.

Ravens vs Bengals FAQs

What time does Ravens vs Bengals start?

The Baltimore Ravens play the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, December 31, 2026 at Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati. Kickoff is 8:15 PM ET (5:15 PM PT).

What are the Ravens and Bengals records?

Going into this game the Ravens were 4-3 and the Bengals were 4-2 this season.

Where do the Ravens and Bengals stand in the playoff race?

The Ravens (4-3) are No. 9 in the AFC, outside the top seven. The Bengals (4-2) are in a Wild Card spot as the No. 7 seed in the AFC. Seven teams per conference make the playoffs: four division winners and three Wild Cards.

Is Ravens vs Bengals a division game?

Yes. Both teams play in the AFC North, so the result counts in the division record, the second tiebreaker for the division title after head-to-head. Division rivals meet twice a season.

Who is injured for Ravens vs Bengals?

As of 11:00 AM ET, Oct 27: Adam Randall (Ravens, injured reserve); Bilhal Kone (Ravens, injured reserve); Broderick Washington Jr. (Ravens, questionable, foot); Danny Pinter (Ravens, injured reserve); Durham Smythe (Ravens, injured reserve); Ethan Pocic (Ravens, injured reserve).

Who leads the Ravens vs Bengals season series?

The Bengals lead the regular-season series 1-0 this season.

Who won the last Ravens vs Bengals game?

The Bengals beat the Ravens 35-13 on Oct 25, 2026 on the road.

Where is Ravens vs Bengals being played?

At Paycor Stadium in Cincinnati, the home stadium of the Cincinnati Bengals.