AFC.(National Football League, American Football Conference)

BALTIMORE RAVENS

RISKY BUSINESS: The decision to start rookie QB Kyle Boller over Chris Redman is a gamble because the team opens the season at Pittsburgh. It would be better to let Redman, a veteran, start in the hostile environment and have Boller come off the bench. But the decision ends any quarterback controversy.... The defense should shut down most running games. With LBs Peter Boulware, Ray Lewis, Ed Hartwell and Cornell Brown, the club will be able to compensate for a defensive line that lacks a star.

HELP WANTED: The offense needs a receiver on the outside who can stretch defenses. It also needs a big target on the outside when inside the red ...