What’s working

The Bengals exceeded 100 yards rushing for the fourth time in five games. Chase Brown went over the century mark for the second time this season with 107 yards on 19 carries. Cincinnati is averaging 118.8 rushing yards per game in its last five games, more than double the 56.7 average it had in its first six.

What needs help

Fourth-quarter defense. In 16 fourth-quarter drives (not including running out the clock at the end of the game), opponents have scored 13 times, with nine touchdowns and four field goals. That includes a pair of field goals by New England’s Andy Borregales.

Stock up

Safety Geno Stone had his second career pick-6 and a career-high 13 tackles. The six-year veteran came into the game tied for the league lead in missed tackles with 16.

Stock down

Flacco. The 18-year veteran threw a pick-6 for the second straight game when he didn’t see New England cornerback Marcus Jones jump a flat route. Jones went untouched for a 33-yard TD. Flacco has five picks that have been returned for touchdowns since 2023.

Injuries

WR Tee Higgins (concussion), DE Trey Hendrickson (hip) and RB Tahj Brooks (concussion) have already been ruled out for Thursday.

Key numbers

5 — Times in Taylor’s seven years as coach the Bengals have had a losing record through 11 games. They were 4-7 at this point last season.

3-6 — Burrow’s career record as starter vs. the Ravens.

What’s next