The Baltimore Ravens are set to face off against the Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Week 17 action. What five bold predictions can be made for the game and what should fans be on the lookout for throughout the game?
1. Ryan Mallett Continues Proving He's an NFL Talent
Last week the Ravens saw quarterback Ryan Mallett take control of the offense and dominate the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will continue proving he's an NFL caliber quarterback this week. Cincinnati has a solid defense, but they are not going to be able to shut down the newly found offense that the Ravens have put together.
2. A.J. McCarron Will Have Another Game That Shows His Potential
There is no question that A.J. McCarron is not ready to be an NFL starter, but he does have the potential to become one. He is getting valuable experience this year with Andy Dalton having issues with a thumb injury. McCarron will have another game that shows his potential this week and will put up solid all-around numbers against the Ravens' defense.
3. Kamar Aiken Once Again Puts Up Big Numbers
Baltimore was searching for a No. 1 wide receiver when Steve Smith Sr. went down earlier this season and they have found their man. Kamar Aiken has been stepping up in a big way this year and will continue doing so once again this week. He is without question capable of being a long-term star and still has plenty of room to develop.
4. A.J. Green Will Absoutely Terrorize the Baltimore Defense
If the Bengals want McCarron to have a big game this week, they will need A.J. Green to do the same. That is exactly what he will do and he will end up terrorizing the Baltimore defense. Green will go off for at least 125 yards and two touchdowns in the game and will look like a top receiver in the league once again.
5. Baltimore Will Pick Up Another Upset Win to End the Season
There aren't many media members expecting the Ravens to pull out a win this week, but that is exactly what they will do. Baltimore was able to knock off the Steelers in a major upset last week and will come up with another one. It should be a very entertaining game from start to finish, but we're going to go ahead and predict the big upset.
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