Cheers for the info.
Been looking a bit into the Ravens v Bengals games (need to post the cute animal names to get to recognise them

) It seems as if both teams are quite similarly matched. Ravens are doing well at the moment though and have a good home and away record.
If I had to bet now, I'd go for an away win but I think it will be fairly close, less than 7 points between them (although that crazy home crowd could be worth a couple of points

OK I made that bit up but it felt appropriate)
I think I'll try and watch a few more games so things make a bit more sense to me and I get an idea on who's who.
What does PF and PA stand for in the standings table please?
For someone who doesnt know much at the moment you talk a good game

PF = Points For
PA = Points Against
I too would have to go with the Ravens for the thursday game, both teams coming off shutouts in week 12 but the Ravens was more impressive against the reigning champions the Pittsburgh Steelers where as the
Bungals Bengals shutout was againts the hapless Browns. If the Ravens win then they clinch their Division and will take another step towards securing some form of home field advantage for the playoffs. The
Bungals Bengals still have a playoff place to aim for but i think they will find it tough against a Raven defence who recorded a franchise tying 9 sacks in week 12.
In the other meeting between the teams this season the Ravens stormed into a 17-0 lead before allowing the
Bungals Bengals back into the game, eventually the Ravens went onto win 26-20. This game was only 4 weeks ago so i cant see too much having changed since then.
Monkey's key to the game: If the Ravens defence can keep Carson Palmer (Bungals QB) and Chad Johnson (Bungals WR) quiet they should go on to a comfortable victory
