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Baltimore Ravens vs Bengals: Complete preview and analysis

By Chris Schisler

BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 hands the ball off to running back Alex Collins #34 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD - NOVEMBER 27: Quarterback Joe Flacco #5 hands the ball off to running back Alex Collins #34 of the Baltimore Ravens in the second quarter against the Houston Texans at M&T Bank Stadium on November 27, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images) /
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BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 23: Running Back Danny Woodhead #39 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a first down in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
BALTIMORE, MD – DECEMBER 23: Running Back Danny Woodhead #39 of the Baltimore Ravens reacts after a first down in the fourth quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at M&T Bank Stadium on December 23, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images) /

Gameday bullet points:

  • The Ravens average 24.5 points per game which is ninth in the NFL. It shows you how much growth this team has gone through as that number was much less impressive in the first half of the season.
  • Danny Woodhead has 29 receptions since coming back from injured reserve. The Ravens receiving running back is always part of the game plan.
  • While Alex Collins is clearly the star, Buck Allen is a solid contributor on the ground. In the past three weeks Allen has averaged over four yards per carry in the past three games.
  • The Ravens are turnover ratio is +17. The Bengals’ turnover ratio is -9. Turnovers could be a key factor.
  • The Bengals average 17.3 points per game. If the Ravens avoid big plays from Andy Dalton, the Bengals offense will have trouble staying on the field.
  • Cincinnati has the 31st ranked rushing attack. They only run for 81.3 yards per game. The Bengals will choose to be one dimensional, which will make life easier for the pass rushers of the Ravens.

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No matter what statistic you look at, this should be a win for the purple and black. The Baltimore Ravens have a huge opportunity to knock the Bengals down a peg and to finish the conversation about the AFC wild card. If the Baltimore Ravens come away with the win, they have a wild card spot. It’s a big day so keep it locked in to Ebony Bird. Follow us on Twitter (@Ebony_Bird). Let’s see what happens!

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