# Bengals Face Ravens Challenge

> Bengals aim to beat Ravens to climb AFC North standings after chaotic Week 6.
- Title: Bengals Face Ravens Challenge · Cincinnati Bengals On SI
- Summary: Bengals aim to beat Ravens to climb AFC North standings after chaotic Week 6. Bengals need win over Ravens to move ahead in AFC North after Browns shocked…
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- Source: Cincinnati Bengals On SI — https://si.com/nfl/bengals/onsi/bengals-meeting-with-ravens-gets-even-bigger-after-a-chaotic-week-6-01m58h9tx8bk
- Published: 2026-10-18T22:38:03+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cincinnati bengals, baltimore ravens, afc north, week 6, browns ravens game, bye week, sports
## Bengals' Week 6 Bye
The Cincinnati Bengals had Week 6 off while the AFC North created chaos.
## AFC North Standings
Browns lead AFC North at 4-2, Ravens and Steelers at 4-2, Bengals at 3-2.
## Bengals' Opportunity
Bengals get fresh start with bye week to beat Ravens and climb standings.
## Recent History
Bengals are 1-5 in last three years against Ravens in regular season.
## Lamar Jackson Status
Jackson missed last two games after ankle sprain in Week 4 win over Titans.
## Bengals' Challenge
Bengals must beat Ravens to change league perception and climb standings.
## Bengals' Next Game
Bengals face Tennessee Titans after Ravens game, Titans have first win.
## Bengals' Playoffs
Win could start winning streak and improve playoff chances.
## Key takeaway

Bengals need win over Ravens to move ahead in AFC North after Browns shocked Ravens in Week 6.