Ravens lose 35-13 to Bengals, continue to struggle with second-half leads

The Baltimore Ravens suffered a 35-13 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals after surrendering a 13-point lead, continuing a troubling pattern for the team this season, The Baltimore Banner reported.

This defeat marks the second recent game where the Ravens lost a double-digit second-half lead, following a similar collapse against the Cleveland Browns. The team now sits last in the AFC North division.

Ravens general manager Eric DeCosta, who led the search for a new head coach after John Harbaugh was fired, has seen little improvement under Jesse Minter's leadership. The team, once known for a strong defense and methodical offense, is now widely recognized for faltering in the second half of games.

Players appeared subdued after the loss, with defensive leaders describing the second-half collapse as "quicksand." The Ravens face a challenging upcoming game against the Buffalo Bills, who hold a 5-1 record, on Halloween weekend.

The team's struggles have unsettled the locker room atmosphere, signaling a precarious situation as they try to regain their identity and competitiveness this season.