. . . the Ravens against Cincinnati.

Maybe the Bengals haven't been eliminated from the playoffs from a mathematical standpoint, but emotionally, they have to realize their collapse is all but done. How optimistic can you be when you lose at home against a third-string QB? Additionally, yesterday's crowd was the second-smallest since the team has been playing in its current stadium, so it's obvious that the city has given up on this year's effort. Unless Baltimore loses in Week 15 against San Diego (unlikely, but somewhat possible), the Ravens will have everything to play for in Week 17, and the Bengals nothing.

If I can, I'll bet Baltimore every way I can: -7, -14, maybe -20. Jan. 1 can't come soon enough.