This should be a slobber knocker on Monday Night Football.

The Ravens will try to come out running against the Broncos with Jamal Lewis (268 yards rushing), Mike Anderson and Musa Smith.  As soon as the running game is established look for Steve McNair to run some play action passes and attack the Broncos short with Todd Heap (19 rec, 159 yards) and Mark Clayton (15 rec, 159 yards).  Expect McNair to frequently throw to old buddy Derrick Mason (20 rec, 265 yards) when he decides to stretch the field.

The Broncos will run Tatum Bell right into the teeth of the Ravens defense.  The Ravens have been stingy against the run, allowing only 63.3 yards rushing per game and 2.6 yards per carry.  The Broncos will have to throw some on early downs to loosen up the run defense.  That will be easier said than done as the Ravens already have 17 sacks and 8 interceptions this season.

I have to go with the Ravens in this game as much as I hate to.  Their defense will be too much for the Broncos.