"It's our chance to get back in our division race, and to keep control of our own destiny for the playoffs," said Lewis. "It's a short week and a tough assignment, but we've planned for it. We've done everything we can to make sure we'll have plenty of gas left in our tank."

If the Bengal's can beat the Ravens and climb to within two games, they will be 4-1 in AFC North Division play, with Baltimore at 3-1. Division record is the first tiebreaker if two teams split their season series and tie for the division lead. Baltimore has two division games remaining after this week's game, on Dec. 17 vs. Cleveland and on Dec. 24 at Pittsburgh. The Bengal's will have only one division game left, on Dec. 31 vs. Pittsburgh.

Pre game thoughts: We find ourselves 3 games back from the Ravens with 5 left to play. The division seems to be a bit much to expect to win at this point, but it is still possible with allot of help. All we need to do is qualify for a wild card playoff spot to keep the hope alive for a shot to go to Miami for the Super Bowl. In my eyes, we have 3 very tough games, (@indy, @denver, Baltimore) and do not count out the Steelers the last game of the season at Cincy, that is not automatic even though the Steelers have underachieved. We can only loose 1 more game to make the playoffs unless KC, Jacksonville, NY Jets, and Denver struggle. Bottom line, it looks like we are as ready to play the Ravens as we will ever be. But, keep in mind, the Ravens just beat the Steelers 27-0, they are ready to. They have a shutdown defense, I am not sold we do. We have much more fire on offense. This will be a great football game. It will be a dog fight as Willie Anderson says. We lost last time against the Baltimore Ravens 26-20, this is our turn. The Ravens have won 5 in a row, they are due a loss. With that said, my prediction is;

Bengal's 31 - Ravens 24

Outcome: This was the best game of the season for me personally. I was truly impressed with the NFL network, I honestly felt like I was at the game with all the Pre game coverage.

Bottom line this was a must win for the Bengal's We came out and handled business very impressively in primetimes. The Jungle was rocking, and Carson Palmer had time to make some plays. Rudi Johnson did not get off, but our superior defense on this day allowed for that to not be a issue. Overall, it is like I said, this team has some heart. To begin the season we all knew we got dealt a bad hand with one of the toughest schedules in the NFL. Injuries to many players have not helped. But, this team wants to goto Miami this year to play in the Super Bowl. Big ups to the Bengal's this week. I know we are a better team than the Ravens, and all I have to say is who honestly wants to go toe to toe with this Bengal's team healthy in the playoffs? I sure would not! Watch out, we are getting 3 starters back in the lineup next week against the Oakland Raiders. I do not mean to look ahead, but assuming the Bengal's win against the Raiders, we will be going to play at the Colts in primetimes. once again on Monday night football. Can I get a big Who Dey? 7-5 is not exactly the best, but, all we need is a ticket to the NFL playoffs and a healthy team a Cincinnati will be on point.