Admittedly, this game had far-reaching implications that went beyond the individual encounters. The Bengals were already fighting for their lives this season, hoping to avoid a 1-4 start. The Ravens didn't want to fall below .500 themselves and hoped not to fall even further behind the 3-1 Pittsburgh Steelers at the top of the AFC North.

And as magical as both players were, both had costly turnovers. An interception by Burrow late in the fourth quarter ultimately led to Baltimore's game-winning field goal. Jackson's fumble in overtime gave the Bengals a short field and a chance to win the game with a field goal, although the attempt fell short.

The Ravens quickly capitalized as Derrick Henry galloped down the field on the ensuing drive and set up Justin Tucker's game-winning field goal.

However, none of these mistakes could dim the brilliance of either player. When the dust settled, Cincinnati's season was in the balance, Baltimore was still nipping at Pittsburgh's heels, and both teams were dealing with huge defensive issues.

For neutral fans, however, Burrow vs. Jackson was as good as it gets.