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These teams combined for 79 points earlier this season and are a combined 14-4 to the over. They also feature explosive passing offenses and weak pass defenses. With that said, I don't anticipate the rematch of this divisional battle being as high-scoring.

The Ravens should be able to hold Brown and the Bengals' ground game (31st in run block win rate) in check, which will put pressure on Joe Burrow to move the chains in third and longs. That doesn't sound like a winning formula, considering the home team can generate pressure (5th in sacks) and Cincy ranks 26th in pass block win rate. Orlando Brown Jr. is questionable and will face an uphill battle to play on a short week, which is problematic, as he is the top-rated OT in pass block win rate this season.

Baltimore won't favor a shootout, anyway. If it can dominate in the run game to bleed the game clock and keep the ball away from Cincinnati, it will blow out the Bengals. Considering that both teams take great care of the football, time of possession and field positioning will be crucial to success.