Al Michaels criticizes his officiating at the end of the thrilling Ravens-Bengals game: “Too many games end this way”

Fans were treated to the best Thursday night game in some time, and perhaps the best game of the year.

An AFC North battle came down to a two-point conversion between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals in an absolute shootout that the purple and gold squeaked past.

However, it's obvious they got some help from the referees during Cincinnati's final drive.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) can't reach a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. (Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images)

The refs missed a mask on the final drive and another roughing up the passer earlier, but it ultimately didn't matter, as Ja'Marr Chase ended up scoring his third touchdown of the night to make it a game to a point.

But during the two-point conversation, Joe Burrow was hit near the facemask, which was called roughing the passer on several occasions, and Baltimore could have gotten away with two separate defensive positions on the play. pass from Burrow to Tanner Hudson, which could have been retained, fell incomplete.

Terry McAulay ruled that the Ravens got away with two penalties on the play that ultimately decided the game, as Cincinnati did not recover its onside kick and play-by-play announcer Al Michaels did not Wasn't happy.

“Too many games end this way. It just does. You miss calls. All of it. It's so frustrating for the fans. So frustrating,” Michaels pleaded.

The game was an instant classic, with 34 points scored in the fourth quarter. Chase had 11 catches for 264 yards and three scores in the tough loss.

THE Reigning MVP Lamar Jackson completed 25 of 33 passes for 290 yards and four touchdowns, all to different receivers.

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson scores a two-point conversion during the second half of an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

In the teams' first meeting of the season, Baltimore won 41-38.

Baltimore Ravens linebacker Odafe Oweh, left, pressures Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) as he passes the ball during the first half of an NFL football game, the Thursday, November 7, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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It's now two straight wins for the Ravens 7-3 after a tough road loss to the lowly Cleveland Browns. Meanwhile, Cincy fell to 4-6 with its struggles against contenders still there.

Baltimore will travel to Pittsburgh for another divisional game in Week 11, while Cincy will travel to Los Angeles for a date with the Chargers.

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