Ravens - Bengals Week 10: Open Thread

Baltimore looks to move to 7-3 on the season with a win over 0-8 Cincinnati

The Baltimore Ravens will look to improve to 7-3 on the season when they host the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10. The Ravens are coming off a 27-22 win over the New Orleans Saints, while the Bengals are still searching for their first win of the season after a 34-31 loss to the Carolina Panthers.

The Ravens are favored by 14.5 points in this game, and for good reason. They have one of the most talented rosters in the NFL, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson. Jackson is having another MVP-caliber season, and he is surrounded by a number of weapons, including wide receivers Marquise Brown and Rashod Bateman, and running back J.K. Dobbins.

The Bengals, on the other hand, are in a bit of a rebuilding mode. They have a number of young players on their roster, and they are still trying to find their identity under new head coach Zac Taylor. Quarterback Joe Burrow is a rising star, but he has been hampered by injuries this season. The Bengals also have a number of holes on their defense, which has been one of the worst in the NFL this season.

The Ravens should be able to win this game easily. They are the more talented team, and they are playing at home. However, the Bengals have nothing to lose, and they could be a dangerous team if they can get their offense going. This is a game that the Ravens should win, but it is one that they cannot afford to take lightly.

Keys to the game

• The Ravens need to get pressure on Burrow. The Bengals' offensive line is not very good, and Burrow has been sacked 29 times this season. If the Ravens can get to Burrow early and often, they should be able to force him into making mistakes.
• The Ravens need to control the clock. The Bengals have a number of explosive playmakers on offense, but they are not very good at sustaining drives. If the Ravens can control the clock and keep the Bengals' offense off the field, they should be able to win the game.
• The Ravens need to win the turnover battle. The Bengals have turned the ball over 15 times this season, which is tied for the most in the NFL. If the Ravens can force a few turnovers, they should be able to put the game away.

Prediction

The Ravens should win this game easily. They are the more talented team, and they are playing at home. The Bengals have nothing to lose, but they are not a very good team. The Ravens should be able to win this game by at least two touchdowns.

Ravens 34, Bengals 17