Gary: For such a big game, how could the Ravens come out flat?

Mike Preston: Gary, I only cover the team. I don't coach them. The Ravens have been slow starters all season, particularly quarterback Joe Flacco. The real problem is starting slow on the road. Ideally, you want to start fast and try to take the crowd out of the game. The Ravens always seem to be on the opposite end. Maybe they need some great pre-game speech from John Harbaugh. The coach, though, is well aware of the problem. Now, what is he going to do about it?

There is no excuse for being so flat when you're playing for the lead in your division. Anything less than 100 percent is unacceptable. For a team with mighty, mighty men, they never get off to a mighty, mighty start.

Paul: The Ravens have put up over 20 points against every team except the Bengals. Do the Bengals just know how to stop our offense or do the Ravens not know how to scheme their defense? It seems like Derrick Mason really struggles against them.