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Cincinnati Bengals: 3 bold predictions for Week 16 vs. Ravens

By Riley Thomas

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) breaks tackles as he takes a reception 82 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter of the NFL Week 7 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The Bengals moved into the top of the AFC North with a 41-17 win over the Ravens.Cincinnati Bengals At Baltimore Ravens Week 7
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja'Marr Chase (1) breaks tackles as he takes a reception 82 yards for a touchdown in the third quarter of the NFL Week 7 game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021. The Bengals moved into the top of the AFC North with a 41-17 win over the Ravens.Cincinnati Bengals At Baltimore Ravens Week 7 /
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3. Tee Higgins erupts for 150+ receiving yards vs. Baltimore’s weak secondary

So far, these bold predictions have been a bit lukewarm. Now it is time to go out with a bang. Higgins will further carry his momentum with a career day, hauling in at least 150 receiving yards.

As mentioned, Burrow should be able to shred the Ravens’ secondary. If this happens, one of his wideouts will need to have a giant day. Right now, Higgins appears to be the best candidate with 389 receiving yards over the last four games.

Even though Chase has not been as effective in recent weeks, the Ravens will likely be focused on stopping his big-play ability after being burnt by it in the last matchup. With that said, Higgins could see plenty of favorable matchups.

In addition, Baltimore is exclusively fielding corners at 6’0″ or under as they deal with injuries in the secondary. None of these corners are particularly physical either, which will be needed to slow down Higgins.

The second-year Bengal wideout stands at 6’4″ and has a knack for grabbing contested catches. His lengthy reach allows him to “box out” defenders and reel in tough grabs. Plus, Burrow can put the ball in just the right spot for these scenarios.

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We have seen Burrow and Higgins hook up many times on contested catches, Baltimore will have a hard time stopping it.

What a post-Christmas gift it would be if the Bengals can get yet another divisional win. With a victory over the Ravens, Cincy should be only one more win away from clinching the AFC North, guaranteeing their playoff spot.

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Cincinnati is in a must-win situation this Sunday, now is the time for the stars to shine the brightest.

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