Logan Wilson faces criticism over injuries to Baltimore Ravens stars in TNF clash
NEW DELHI: The Cincinnati Bengals, led by linebacker Logan Wilson, faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in a high-stakes Thursday Night Football battle between AFC North rivals. The closely contested match saw both teams putting up a fierce fight, but it was Wilson who found himself at the center of controversy over injuries to Ravens stars Lamar Jackson and Mark Andrews.
During the Ravens’ opening drive, which culminated in a Gus Edwardstouchdown run, tight end Mark Andrews suffered an ankle injury.
The incident occurred two plays earlier when Logan Wilson tackled Andrews. Shortly afterward, quarterback Lamar Jackson left the field for the blue medical tent following a tackle by Wilson.
One football fan on Twitter commented, “Remind me who Vontaze Burfict played for again…… it’s a culture of violence in Cincinnati!!” Another suggested, “Both the exact same tackle… sounds crazy but could’ve been planned.
In contrast, Lamar Jackson was able to return to the game after undergoing evaluation in the medical tent. The former MVP has been a dual-threat quarterback, completing over 70% of his passes for 2,177 yards, ten touchdowns, and five interceptions, with an additional 481 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns through Week 10.
Logan Wilson, a third-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, has been a consistent presence for the Bengals, playing in all games this season and accumulating 209 solo tackles, ten interceptions, and three forced fumbles in his career. However, his tackles in the Thursday Night Football clash have ignited debate and criticism, raising questions about the physicality and intent in the game.
The Baltimore Ravens went 2-0 against the division rival Cincinnati Bengals in this year’s regular season series after picking up a 34-20 win at home on Thursday night.
That’s all well and good, but even after a 14-point win, Ravens linebacker Patrick Queen was not fully pleased with his performance or that of his team following the game. In particular, he referenced a score from Cincinnati before halftime that frustrated him heading into the locker room.
The Ravens (8-3) suffered a heartbreaking loss to another division foe in the Cleveland Browns last week, and they had a quick turnaround to get ready for Cincinnati on Thursday night. With the game well in hand, Baltimore allowed a touchdown drive from the Bengals with about a minute left to play, and even though there was no real comeback attempt from Cincy, that drive didn’t meet Baltimore’s standard of play.
“It’s tough,” Queen said. “We know the standard that is held here, and we want to obtain that. We didn’t do that on that last drive. It’s just something we’ve got to go back to work on. We’ve all got each other’s back, and when you’ve got a team like this, I think you’re capable of doing those things.”
Still, it’s hard to complain too much after a win within the confines of the AFC North, and having knocked off a talented Bengals team twice this season is a nice feather in the Ravens’ cap moving forward.
“It means a lot,” Queen said. “They had a lot of stuff to talk and put that to bed. Still a long season and might have to play them again, so definitely got to keep working. But it definitely feels good.”
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