The fans enjoyed the best game of thursday night in quite some time, and perhaps the best game of the year.

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

However, it’s pretty evident that they got help from the referees on Cincinnati’s final drive.

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Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tanner Hudson (87) fails to make a two-point conversion attempt in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. (Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images)

The referees overlooked a facemask on the final drive and another passer attack earlier, but in the end it didn’t matter, as Ja’Marr Chase He ended up scoring his third touchdown of the night to make it a one-point game.

But in the two-point conversation, joe burrow was hit near the mask, which has been called roughing the passer many times, and Baltimore could have gotten away with two separate defensive grabs on the play. Burrow’s pass to Tanner Hudson, who could have been held, fell incomplete.

Terry McAulay felt the Ravens had gotten 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 was not thrilled.

“Too many games end this way. They just do it. You miss calls. The whole thing. It’s very frustrating for the fans. Very frustrating,” Michaels pleaded.

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

He Reigning MVP in Lamar Jackson He completed 25 of his 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, Thursday, November 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

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It’s now two straight wins for the 7-3 Ravens after a tough road loss to the lowly Cleveland Browns. Meanwhile, Cincy fell to 4-6 and their struggles against contenders are still here.

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

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