### Bengals vs. Ravens: A High-Stakes Clash in Week 10

NFL.com editors Ali Bhanpuri, Tom Blair, Brooke Cersosimo, Gennaro Filice and Dan Parr are back with their predictions for every game of the 2024 NFL season, bringing together in-depth football analysis.

**Betting Lines and Why Brooke Chose the Bengals**

For the Week 10 showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens, the moneyline has the Bengals at +220 and the Ravens at -270. The spread is set with the Ravens favored by 6 points, and the over/under stands at 52.5. NFL.com editor Brooke Cersosimo is putting her money on the Bengals, and here's her reasoning.

**High-Octane Offenses Face Off Again**

The Bengals and Ravens previously met in Week 5, delivering a thrilling contest that saw Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow combine for nine touchdown passes. The Ravens managed a 41-38 overtime victory then, and both quarterbacks continued their high-scoring form last weekend, each leading their team to 41 points in blowout wins. This high level of urgency is pushing the Bengals to perform, especially with certain factors playing to their advantage.

**Bengals' Offensive Edge**

Despite Joe Burrow's mood swings, Cincinnati's offense is in a strong position. Burrow ranks in the top five across most passing categories and has healthy playmakers stepping up, an essential boost given Tee Higgins' likely absence and Erick All's season-ending injury. The recent addition of Khalil Herbert to the Bengals' run game offers further offensive depth. Additionally, Baltimore's last-place ranking in pass defense should give Cincinnati more scoring opportunities.

**Challenges from the Ravens**

However, stopping the Ravens' potent offense is a formidable task. Led by leading MVP candidate Lamar Jackson and veteran running back Derrick Henry, who looks rejuvenated, Baltimore tops the league in offensive yards and is one of two teams averaging over 30 points per game at the midseason mark.

**Bengals' Defensive Improvements**

On the defensive side, Cincinnati's performance has markedly improved since the season's start. In Weeks 1-5, the Bengals allowed 29 points per game, 151.4 rushing yards per game, and 10 passing touchdowns, managing just six sacks. From Week 6 onwards, they have tightened up significantly, allowing 20.5 points per game, 104.3 rushing yards per game, and only 3 passing touchdowns while recording 11 sacks.

**Final Thoughts**

This crucial game will test the Bengals' defense against two of the NFL's top offensive players, especially in a road game scenario where the Bengals have won three straight—though against less formidable opponents. Given the Bengals' defensive improvements, Cersosimo leans towards Cincinnati in a match expected to be as close as their early-season contest.