Bodog Beat

If the Baltimore Ravens want to reach the playoffs, they will have to finish the season strong. (AP Images)

Baltimore’s final five regular season games are against the Bengals, Redskins, Steelers, Cowboys, and Jaguars. However, the Ravens have already shown they know how to finish games strong. In their past five wins, the Ravens have dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring opponents 77-0.

This week the Ravens start their push for the postseason against the lowly Bengals on the road.

The Bengals, who are 7-point underdogs, are 2-12 in their past 13 road games and 8-21-1 in their past 30 games. With five games remaining, the Bengals have equaled a single-season high for losses under Marvin Lewis with nine.

Carson Palmer is doubtful once again so the running game needs to improve fast. Last week the team had 20 rushes for 43 yards, and Cedric Benson ran for just 35 yards on 16 carries.