Thanksgiving is upon us, and that means only three things: football, food, and family. With that in mind, EA Sports has chosen to bring back its MaddenNFLCast for one of the most exciting matchups of the game.
With Joe Burrow back at the helm, the Cincinnati Bengals will visit the Baltimore Ravens, and the fans will be able to enjoy an original and alternative broadcast for this divisional clash. Here, we’ll provide you with all the information you need.
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How To Watch the MaddenNFLCast?
The MaddenNFLCast will stream exclusively on Peacock. It will feature a brand new Sky Cam angle and “unique animated overlays,” including X-Factors, route trees, play cards, Madden player ratings, and more, according to EA Sports. There will also be live ratings adjustments.
The game will take place on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at 8:00 P.M. ET.
Who Will be on the MaddenNFLCast?
NFL legend Chad ‘Ochocinco’ Johnson and NFL show host Kay Adams will be in charge of live ratings adjustments.
The EA SPORTS #MaddenNFLCast is back on @peacock Thanksgiving Night!
🏈 A live @SNFonNBC game: @Bengals vs. @Ravens
🏈 Brand new Sky Cam angle + unique animated overlays including X-Factors, route trees, play cards, player ratings and more!
🏈 Live ratings adjustments with… pic.twitter.com/fobIEuZfpu
— Madden NFL 26 (@EAMaddenNFL) November 24, 2025
At the same time, former NFL players Kurt Benkert and Tyrann Mathieu will provide commentary.
The Bengals Turn to Burrow For a Spark
Despite sitting on a 3-8 record, Zac Taylor and the Cincinnati Bengals are still alive in the playoff race. That’s why Joe Burrow will make his long-awaited return after sustaining a toe injury in the win over the Jacksonville Jaguars.
He will take the reins of the team back from Joe Flacco, who had a PFSN Impact Metric of 66.9, which ranks 32nd among eligible quarterbacks.
Even so, the Bengals’ main issue has come on the defensive side of the field again. Even when the offense marched down the field and with Flacco finding Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase, the Bengals’ defense has given up at least 26 points per game in all but one game this season.
The Ravens Want To Win the Division
The Ravens, on the other hand, have won five consecutive games after falling to 1-5. With Lamar Jackson back on the field and an improving defense, John Harbaugh’s team will look to climb to the top of the AFC North with a big win at home on Thursday.
They’ve scored at least 23 points in each game during the winning streak, and they’ve beaten some strong defenses like the Minnesota Vikings, Cleveland Browns, and New York Jets to get to this point.
Jackson was dealing with a foot injury, but he doesn’t carry an injury designation for this must-win matchup.
