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Mike Preston's matchup: Ravens vs. Bengals

Bengals WR A.J. Green vs. Ravens CB Lardarius Webb

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Webb has become one of the top cornerbacks in the NFL and he'll probably start competing against the opposition's top receiver every week. A year ago, Green was the first rookie receiver voted to the Pro Bowl since Anquan Boldin in 2003. He has outstanding speed which makes him a deep threat, but Green is terrific catching passes in traffic. Edge: Bengals.

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Ravens RB Ray Rice vs. Bengals MLB Rey Maualuga

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Rice has been very quiet during the preseason, but he was highly successful against the Bengals last year in both games. Bengals coach Marvin Lewis knows that if he wants to beat the Ravens, he has to shut down Rice. Maualuga led the Bengals in tackles last season with 115 despite missing three games with an ankle sprain. Maualuga has speed and can run sideline to sideline. Edge: Ravens.

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