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Baltimore Ravens offense took advantage of Cincinnati's re-tooled defensive backfield and found success

Ravens offense must solve Cincinnati Bengals defensive backfield that returns one starter in Leon Hall and replaces another with Taylor Mays.

With three teams making the playoffs and two winning 12 games during the regular season, the AFC North was arguably the NFL's most competitive division last season. Unfortunately for the Ravens, it figures to be hyper-competitive again in 2012 -- well, except for anything involving the hapless Cleveland Browns.

The new-look Bengals look to continue giving the Ravens fits Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Rookies Andy Dalton and A.J. Green and an overhauled defense have turned Cincinnati into a surprising contender.

Despite missing practice all week, Ravens inside linebacker Ray Lewis is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bengals.

Opinions vary on why otherwise confident quarterback has struggled with particular scheme