The Ravens statistically outmatch the Bengals in almost every category this season.  These are two much different teams than what we saw week one, when Cincy went to Baltimore and came away with a convincing win.  The Ravens will look to return the favor this week in Ohio.  The Ravens have been playing lights out lately and will look to really stick it to this struggling Bengals squad.  Cincy needs A.J. Green now more than ever, but this toe injury looks to keep him out of action again this week.  Good news for the Ravens, not good news for the Bengals.

What Cincinnati does well is prevent deep passes downfield.  The Ravens will keep that in mind and attempt to keep it short.  The Bengals will need to find ways to score on this Ravens defense, who are excellent against the run.  These two teams have a long history of battles, and this game should be no different.  The Bengals are looking to rebound back to the status of where they were to the season as the Ravens will seek to remain one of the NFL’s best teams.

RAVENS 24 – BENGALS 20

FANTASY BEAST – RAVENS DEFENSE