Bengals’ staff flight hits snag forward of Thanksgiving sport vs Ravens

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The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t have an ideal begin to their Thanksgiving Day.

The staff’s flight on Wednesday night time from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Worldwide Airport was scheduled for five p.m. ET, however they weren’t in a position to get into the air for his or her journey to Baltimore till 10:32 p.m. ET, based on FlightAware.

Because of this, the Bengals, who play their AFC North rival Ravens on Thanksgiving night time, didn’t get to their resort till after midnight.

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Ja'Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals seems to be on previous to an NFL soccer sport towards the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on Oct. 16, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Michael Owens/Getty Photographs)

The staff was speculated to land in Baltimore at 6:19 p.m. ET, however they technically landed on Thanksgiving, arriving at Baltimore/Washington Worldwide Airport at 12:03 a.m.

WLWT in Cincinnati additionally reported the Bengals needed to swap planes, although there was no phrase on why they had been compelled to vary.

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It wasn’t an excellent scenario for the Bengals; nonetheless, it might’ve been worse if the flight had been delayed any later. If the sport had been performed earlier within the day, it definitely would have been extra of a difficulty.

The Inexperienced Bay Packers and Detroit Lions had the primary sport on Thanksgiving Day, whereas the Dallas Cowboys hosted the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs for the 4:25 p.m. ET begin.

Whereas the Bengals are 3-8, it is a huge sport for the franchise as they welcome again beginning quarterback Joe Burrow, who recovered from toe surgical procedure after an damage in Week 2 this season.

Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals seems to be to cross throughout the sport towards the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on Sept. 14, 2025, in Cincinnati. (Andy Lyons/Getty Photographs)

Burrow didn’t play this previous Sunday regardless of being a full observe participant, however head coach Zac Taylor made the decision with the brief week forward and the Thursday night time matchup in thoughts.

Cincinnati has misplaced its final 4 video games. Nevertheless, Burrow hasn’t misplaced a sport since December 2024, going 7-0 in his final seven begins.

Burrow additionally had qualms about enjoying the Ravens for the fourth straight yr in prime time on the highway.

"Perhaps we are able to get a kind of in Cincinnati subsequent yr, please," Burrow stated again in Could.

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In the meantime, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens are winners of their final 5 video games after beginning the season 1-5 in surprising style. They share the AFC North lead with the Pittsburgh Steelers, making this one other essential sport for the franchise’s playoff hopes.