Cincinnati can still stretch defenses because of the speed of Ocho Cinco and Henry. Ocho Cinco will often draw double teams that allow Houshmandzadeh to work underneath coverages.
Ocho Cinco has 41 catches for 383 yards, and Houshmandzadeh has 77 for 746 yards. Each has four touchdown receptions.
"They have a quarterback who can now run around and make plays," Ravens rookie safety Haruki Nakamura said. "T.J. is great on third downs. On third downs, they still have a lot of weapons, and they still go vertical a lot. It's going to be a tough game."
It's even tougher now because of injuries. In the past, Ravens Pro Bowl cornerback Chris McAlister usually matched up with Ocho Cinco, but McAlister is on injured reserve.
When the teams met earlier this season, the Ravens doubled Ocho Cinco with McAlister and safety Ed Reed over the top. The one time the Ravens didn't double Ocho Cinco, he had a 22-yard reception.
Ocho Cinco creates problems for the Ravens without McAlister. Rolle can match his speed, but Ocho Cinco is bigger, which plays more to the strength of Ravens cornerback Fabian Washington.
Regardless, the Ravens will double Ocho Cinco, but that possibly leaves single coverage on either Houshmandzadeh or Henry. Both are extremely dangerous, especially Houshmandzadeh in the slot when he is drawing the defense's No. 3 safety or cornerback.
The Ravens better have a dominating pass rush.
Against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Harbaugh said the secondary played as great of a game as he had seen.
"Our eyes, footwork, the assignments were all executed beautifully," Harbaugh said. "As for the Bengals, it's an opportunity for them to get a victory, and we're going to get the best of the Bengals. I guarantee you that."
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