Bengals vs. Ravens: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Radio, Game Time and More

The Baltimore Ravens are hosting the Cincinnati Bengals this Sunday in a battle between two 6-3 AFC North teams.

There is a lot riding on this game, and both teams are going to fight tooth and nail to get a leg up over their opponent in the rumble to win the division or at least make the Wild Card in the AFC.

It should be a good one, so keep reading to find out all you need to know about this AFC North brawl.

Where: M&T Bank Stadium, Baltimore, MD

When: Sunday, Nov. 13 at 1:00 p.m. EDT

Watch: CBS

Listen: ESPN 1530 AM – Cincinnati, WBAL 1090 AM – Baltimore

Betting Line: Baltimore Ravens -7

What's At Stake?

Just the AFC North and a playoff position for one of these teams.

This game is a huge deal for both teams. They are both coming off tough losses, and Pittsburgh gained control of the division after beating the Bengals this past Sunday.

Baltimore fell to the lowly Seahawks and continues to puzzle fans with their performances against teams that they are theoretically better than.

Both of these teams are 6-3 right now and will play once more in the final game of the season, which is looking like it will have major playoff implications.

Getting a win here is critical and could prove to be the tiebreaker in the division to win it or make the Wild Card in the AFC.

Bengals Injury Report (via CBSSports.com)

WR A.J. Green—QST (Knee)—Sensational rookie Green left Sunday’s game against the Steelers after suffering a knee injury on a touchdown grab.

He was held out of practice today and says his knee is still feeling stiff. He will be a game-time decision.

Ravens Injury Report (via CBSSports.com)

WR Lee Evans—QST (Ankle)—Evans was supposed to play last week but did not suit up.

He has missed seven games with this injury and has been a disappointment for Baltimore after they traded for him in the offseason.

Fantasy Start 'Em, Sit 'Em and Sleeper

Start ‘Em—Cedric Benson

The Ravens are supposed to be a tough defense against the run—ranked third in the NFL—but Marshawn Lynch lit them up last week for 109 yards and a TD.

Seattle simply pounded the ball on the Ravens and proved they could be beaten that way if they played solid defense and forced turnovers on the other side of the ball.

Cincinnati will most likely do the same, and this benefits Cedric Benson quite a bit.

Sit ‘Em—Andy Dalton

If you were firing the Red Rifle in fantasy leagues, put him away for the week.

The Ravens have only given up six touchdowns to opposing QBs and have forced eight interceptions and racked up 27 sacks so far this season.

Dalton is a mediocre QB in most formats anyway and will certainly not be worth starting against this defense and possibly without A.J. Green.

Sleeper—Andrew Hawkins

Hawkins put together his best game with the Bengals in his short career by catching five balls for 56 yards and helping move the chains.

If Green cannot play, Hawkins would be due for more targets and could possibly score.

He’s a good sleeper play in deep leagues.

What They're Saying

Kevin Goheen of the Cincinnati Enquirer pointed out the Bengals are going to have a tough time converting red-zone opportunities into touchdowns.

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Baltimore's defense is ranked No. 3 in the NFL in its stinginess against opposing offenses inside the 20-yard line.

The Ravens have allowed just 25 red-zone possessions this season and only nine times (36 percent) have they given up a touchdown.

The Bengals offense hasn't been the most prolific in the NFL in terms of getting into scoring position but it has been efficient when it does. Their 26 red-zone possessions are tied for 20th in the league but they've scored 14 touchdowns (53.8 percent) in those opportunities, good for 11th in the league.

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Kevin Van Valkenburg of The Baltimore Sun found that Ravens coach John Harbaugh isn’t going to dwell on their three losses and doesn’t find them connected. Harbaugh also feels that football mistakes cost them the win, not mental composure.

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"The comparisons that people want to draw between the three games, that's all hypothetical, theoretical stuff," Harbaugh said. "When you know football, you understand the schemes that you see and the situations that you face are different in every single game. ... I'm not a psychologist. I think what you do is you look at football. We're moving forward. We took responsibility for the loss and we're moving forward."

 

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Bengals Player to Watch: Andy Dalton

The Red Rifle has been excellent all season and can be given a ton of credit for helping turn this Bengals team around when they were widely expected to be the worst team in all of football.

How will he handle the tough schedule the rest of the way? The team already faltered to the Steelers, and they don’t get a break this week against the Ravens.

If he excels, the Bengals could find themselves back in the playoffs.

Ravens Player to Watch: Torrey Smith

The rookie speedster who plays wideout for the Ravens has helped energize their offense and given them a deep threat.

He has the potential to break a big play and slip behind the defense anytime he is on the field. I expect the Ravens to take a few deep shots early in the game, with Smith being the primary target.

Key Matchup: Ravens Passing Attack vs. Bengals Secondary

Bengals CB Leon Hall is out for the year, and they will struggle to replace his production.

Joe Flacco has been dismal in the Ravens losses but plays pretty well in their wins.

Which Joe will show up on Sunday?

If it’s good Joe, the Bengals are going to have a long day.

If it’s bad Joe—well, this game is wide open.

Prediction

Ravens 24, Bengals 17