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Baltimore Ravens vs. Cincinnati Bengals: 3 Key Match-Ups

By Joe Schiller

Nov 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (85) catches a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Cincinnati Bengals tight end Tyler Eifert (85) catches a pass in front of Baltimore Ravens linebacker C.J. Mosley (57) in the third quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens corner back Tavon Young (36) intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 16, 2016; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Baltimore Ravens corner back Tavon Young (36) intercepts a pass intended for New York Giants wide receiver Sterling Shepard (87) during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Tavon Young vs. Brandon LaFell

Star wide receiver A.J. Green is on injured reserve so Brandon LaFell will continue to see targets from Andy Dalton.

LaFell had his best game of the season last week against the Texans. He grabbed six catches for 130 yards and a touchdown. He will be matched up with Ravens rookie corner-back Tavon Young.

Young has had a very impressive rookie season with the Ravens. Pro Football Focus ranked Young as one of the top performing rookies this season. Lack of depth in the corner-back position forced the rookie to start and he has more than held his own.

This match-up will be interesting to watch because of the size difference between the two. LaFell stands at 6’2″ while Young is 5’10”. What Young lacks in size he makes up with his scrappy attitude.

 

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