At a time when the season could be slipping away from the Ravens, there are no more excuses for their offense and besieged quarterback Steve McNair.

The Ravens' offense expects to field its original starting lineup for the first time since the season opener. Across the line of scrimmage are the Cincinnati Bengals, who have the NFL's 31st-ranked defense, which is tied with the winless Miami Dolphins for most points allowed.

Bengals@Ravens Today, 4:05 p.m., chs. 13, 9, 1090 AM, 97.9 FM Line: Ravens by 3 1/2