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Joe Burrow Pushes for Fairer Scheduling After Bengals’ 2025 NFL Slate Unveiled

The quarterback voiced frustration over repeated primetime road games against the Ravens and the lack of an international fixture, urging changes for future seasons.

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Burrow speaks to reporters at Bengals’ voluntary workouts

Overview

  • The Cincinnati Bengals are set to face the Baltimore Ravens on Thanksgiving night in Week 13, marking their fourth consecutive primetime road game at M&T Bank Stadium.
  • Joe Burrow expressed dissatisfaction with the NFL schedule, requesting more home primetime games and an international fixture in upcoming seasons.
  • Burrow highlighted his efforts to grow the NFL’s global presence, including participating in Netflix's 'Quarterback,' and lamented the Bengals’ absence from international games until at least 2027.
  • Bengals coach Zac Taylor echoed Burrow’s calls for more home primetime games but emphasized the team’s readiness to embrace challenging road matchups.
  • The Ravens have won four straight games against the Bengals, including all three previous primetime meetings in Baltimore, underscoring the high stakes of their divisional rivalry.