This is the greatest challenge yet for the Bengals and rookie quarterback Joe Burrow. The Ravens are a playoff team and the class of the AFC North. To get to where they want to be they need to be able to beat the Ravens, but can it be done?
Here are a few keys to success against Baltimore this weekend.
Disciplined Defense
Option concepts are a huge component of the Ravens offense. Zone Reads and Power Reads put individual defenders on an island. If everyone does their job, the defense can get a stop, but if players focus on the ball rather than their responsibility, it can lead to huge plays.