Baltimore Sports Then and Now

The Ravens will look to maintain offensive consistency against the Bengals.

Overview: The Baltimore Ravens will look to avenge their shocking week five loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in a crucial game for both teams. The Bengals are tied for first place in the AFC North while the Ravens are one game behind and need this win to stay within touch of the Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Last Week: After three straight close losses, the Ravens took out their frustrations on the previously undefeated Denver Broncos in a 30-7 rout. Ray Rice rushed for 84 yards and Joe Flacco was an efficient 20 of 25 passing for 175 yards and a score.

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The Ravens will look to recover after being tripped up by the Patriots.

Overview: After suffering their first defeat of the season at New England, the Baltimore Ravens must recover quickly as they face the surprising Cincinnati Bengals.

Under the direction of former Ravens defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis, the Bengals are off to their best start in several years and very easily could have been undefeated had it not been for a strange bounce in their opener against Denver.

Last Week: The Ravens had a chance to win at New England, but fell just short in a 27-21 defeat. Joe Flacco had another standout day connecting on 27 of 47 passes for 264 yards, two touchdowns and an interception. Ray Rice also had a banner day with 103 yards rushing and five receptions for 49 yards.

The Bengals needed all 75 minutes of action allowed in the regular season to sneak out a 23-20 victory over the Cleveland Browns. Carson Palmer continued his solid season with 230 passing yards and two touchdowns.
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