Archive · 30 May 2025
Burrow Questions NFL Schedule with Ravens Thanksgiving Rematch
Joe Burrow, the Bengals' quarterback, is not happy that his team has to play the Baltimore Ravens in Baltimore for the fourth year in a row, especially on Thanksgiving.
He'd rather play a game in Cincinnati.
The NFL says it chose this schedule for the best overall season plan.
While playing on Thanksgiving in prime time is exciting, Burrow wishes the Bengals could play at home.
An NFL official acknowledged Burrow's complaint, but also noted that the Thanksgiving game will be a fun event with the world watching.
The Bengals have lost their last three games against Baltimore.
Joe Burrow expressed frustration over the Bengals playing in Baltimore for the fourth straight year.
The Bengals will face the Ravens in Baltimore on Thanksgiving night.
Mike North, NFL's VP, acknowledged Burrow's concerns about the scheduling.
The Thanksgiving night matchup was selected for the best overall schedule.
Bengals head coach Zac Taylor views the game as exciting due to the national spotlight.
- Who
- Joe Burrow, Zac Taylor, Mike North
- What
- Joe Burrow is voicing his concerns about playing the Ravens in Baltimore for the fourth consecutive year on Thanksgiving night.
- When
- Thanksgiving night 2025
- Where
- Baltimore
- Why
- The NFL believed this was the best schedule for the season.
Bengals' Perspective
NFL's Perspective
Schedule Fairness
Bengals' Perspective
Joe Burrow and Bengals fans would have preferred a game in Cincinnati.
NFL's Perspective
The NFL believes the Thanksgiving game in Baltimore makes the best schedule.
- Event
- Bengals vs. Ravens game on Thanksgiving night
- Location
- Baltimore
- Teams involved
- Cincinnati Bengals and Baltimore Ravens
- Cincinnati Bengals QB
- Joe Burrow
- NFL VP
- Mike North