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AFC north.(NFL)
BALTIMORE RAVENS
RB Chester Taylor is taking carries away from Jamal Lewis. Taylor doesn't have Lewis' power but is more elusive and decisive. This could be an audition; both are potential free agents. ... OLB Adallus Thomas is playing as well as anyone on the team. He isn't spectacular but is steady. Thomas' forte is stopping the run, and he also has improved against the pass. ... The team would like to use WR Mark Clayton's big-play potential now that he's healthy. Look for the Ravens to try to get him in one-on-one situations by throwing him quick passes in the flat or dump-offs in the middle. PROBLEM SPOT:The secondary has left too many receivers open, the result of having communication breakdowns or being physically overmatched. The Ravens got away with it against Steelers QB Tommy Maddox but won't this Sunday against Bengals QB Carson Palmer. Teams are isolating nickel back Delon Sanders with underneath stuff. The safeties have been slow to react, and the corners don't seem to know when they have help.--Mike Preston
CINCINNATI BENGALS
LT Levi Jones enhanced his already stellar reputation as a pass blocker by not allowing a sack to Colts star RE Dwight Freeney. Jones is tough and is battling a strained left knee. He is quick off the ball, moves well laterally and gets a good punch. Jones excels at tiding pass rushers wide as QB Carson Palmer steps up in the pocket. ... The defense is getting hurt by no-huddle offenses. The inability to make the proper substitutions forces the defense to stay in one scheme and causes mismatches. The Bengals are particularly vulnerable against athletic tight ends. PROBLEM SPOT: The coverage units have been solid, but the kicking, punting and return games have been average at best. K Shayne Graham has improved his kickoffs, but he misses some field-goal attempts he shouldn't because of lapses in concentration. P Kyle Larson still needs to learn how to use the sideline as an extra defender. KR Tab Perry hasn't had a breakout game yet, but it is coming. He is big and strong and has good vision.--Chick Ludwig
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