Baltimore, MD - In what can only be described as an eerie case of "Groundhog Day" syndrome, the Cincinnati Bengals fell once again to their AFC North rivals, the Baltimore Ravens, in a feverish 27-24 showdown. The Bengals, showcasing their best groundhog impression, started the season 0-2 for the second consecutive year. "Surely the Bengals knew they wouldn't be playing against practice dummies!" commented a bemused Baltimore fan sipping on his "Purple Pride" soda. "Seems our boys were invisible to them, they just couldn't catch or tackle!" Indeed, the Ravens, playing a spot of ghostly tag, convincingly acted out the part of the better team as they outplayed the Bengals. The Ravens' star quarterback, Lamar Jackson, was instrumental in bringing about this Bengal déjà vu, throwing a brace of touchdown passes. Additionally, he showcased his sprinting prowess by running for 54 yards, driving home the point that football is a game best played on one's feet rather than the posterior. Superbly assisting Jackson was Gus Edwards, who didn't just run for another score, but who ran like he was moments away from missing the last bus home on a cold winter's night. After their performances, one can only conclude that if this trio keeps their performance just as impressive as today, then Ravens would need a stadium expansion sooner than later to accommodate their ever-growing fanbase. Unfortunately for the Bengals, the game seemed to be slipping through their fingers like that one elusive bar of soap in the shower. A crestfallen Bengals enthusiast was quoted saying, "I swear we've seen this episode before, and I don't fancy watching reruns!" Regardless of their slow start, Cincinnati's play did improve during the later part of the match. But it wasn’t enough to escape the insistent shadow of déjà vu that seemed to hang over them like a slightly ominous rain cloud. Whether or not the Bengals can shake this off and stand up to their next opponents is a mystery likely to intrigue even Sherlock Holmes. No matter how it ends, the AFC North showdown gives football fans a simple lesson - if you don't want to live through Groundhog Day, maybe don't start your season 0-2. Quite a novel wisdom, I must say! Until then, let's stay tuned for the next action-packed episode of "Will the Bengals ever wake up from Groundhog Day?"