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    Ravens’ Justin Tucker Takes Shot at Bengals Following Week 5 Win

    By Devon Platana,

    1 days ago

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    The Baltimore Ravens battled the Cincinnati Bengals in one of the most thrilling Week 5 games over the weekend. After a back-and-forth four quarters, the Ravens emerged with a 41-38 overtime win over the rival Bengals after kicker Justin Tucker kicked the game-winning field goal less than four minutes into the extra frame.

    It was a much-need performance for Tucker, who had been struggling with his kicks to begin the 2024 NFL season. The veteran special teamer's spirits were high following the victory, highlighted by a cheeky shot he took at his AFC North rival after the game.

    " I love Cincinnati, I’m thinking of getting a place here ," Tucker said on Ravens cornerback Marlon Humphrey's Instagram Live feed after the game (h/t @koestreicher34).

    "Oh, really?" Humphrey asked in a surprised tone.

    "No," the 13th-year kicker quipped back.

    Judging by Tucker's road success against the Bengals, you can't blame him for kicking them while they're down.

    In 13 career trips to Cincinnati, Tucker is a perfect 33-of-33 on extra-point attempts while connecting on 22-of-24 (91.7%) of field goal tries. That includes when he went 5-of-5 on extra points while nailing 56- and 24-yard field goals on Sunday.

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    Ravens kicker Justin Tucker warms up prior to the AFC Championship football game against the Chiefs.

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    It remains to be seen if Tucker's latest performance is a sign that he's returned to form. Although the seven-time Pro Bowler has yet to miss an extra-point attempt this season (18-of-18), his current field-goal percentage (70%) is noticeably below his career average of 89.7%.

    Tucker will have the opportunity to build off his Week 5 showing when the Ravens host the surging Washington Commanders on Sunday.

    The Commanders are currently tied for surrendering the fourth-fewest field-goal attempts and completions per game.

    Related: Ravens Coach John Harbaugh Announces Justin Tucker Has 'Issue'

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