What happened: Cincinnati opened the second half with two consecutive scoring drives to claim a 14-13 advantage over Baltimore. The offensive surge reversed an opening half in which looping interior pass-rush pressure stalled drives before intermission.

Why it matters: The third-quarter response provided an immediate counter after head coach Zac Taylor faced halftime backlash over the sluggish opening half. Securing a road win in Baltimore carries direct weight in the AFC North race following Cleveland's 13-10 victory over the Ravens to claim the conference's No. 4 seed.

What to watch: Cincinnati looks to close out the slim second-half margin on the road against Baltimore. Front-office decisions also loom ahead of the NFL trade deadline as the club evaluates secondary help at safety and cornerback.