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The Cincinnati Bengals didn’t get off to a great start on Thanksgiving Day.
The team’s flight Wednesday night from Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport was scheduled for 5 p.m. ET, but they were unable to take off for their trip to Baltimore until 10:32 p.m. ET, according to FlightAware.
As a result, the Bengals, who play their AFC North rivals the Ravens on Thanksgiving night, didn’t arrive at their hotel until after midnight.
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Ja’Marr Chase of the Cincinnati Bengals watches before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Paycor Stadium on October 16, 2025 in Cincinnati. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The team was supposed to land in Baltimore at 6:19 p.m. ET, but technically they landed on Thanksgiving Day and arrived at Baltimore/Washington International Airport at 12:03 a.m.
WLWT in Cincinnati also reported that the Bengals had to change planes, although it was not said why they were forced to change.
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It wasn’t an ideal situation for the Bengals; however, it could have been worse if the flight had been delayed later. If the game had been played earlier in the day, it certainly would have been a bigger problem.
The Green Bay Packers and Detroit Lions had the first game on Thanksgiving Day, while the Dallas Cowboys hosted the Kansas City Chiefs for the 4:25 p.m. ET kickoff.
While the Bengals are 3-8, this is a huge game for the franchise as they welcome back starting quarterback Joe Burrow, who recovered from toe surgery following an injury in Week 2 of this season.
Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals looks to pass during the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Paycor Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Cincinnati. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Burrow did not play last Sunday despite participating in full practice, but head coach Zac Taylor made the decision with the short week ahead and Thursday night’s matchup in mind.
Cincinnati has lost its last four games. However, Burrow hasn’t lost a game since December 2024, going 7-0 in his last seven starts.
Burrow also had qualms about playing the Ravens for the fourth consecutive year in prime time on the road.
“Maybe we can get one of those in Cincinnati next year, please,” Burrow said in May.
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Meanwhile, Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have won their last five games after shockingly starting the season 1-5. They share the AFC North lead with the Pittsburgh Steelers, making this another crucial game for the franchise’s playoff hopes.
