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It's proving time for the Bengals. And maybe the Ravens, too. Cincinnati sits atop the AFC North along with Pittsburgh at 5-2, and the Bengals have beaten the Steelers and Ravens.

With the Ravens preparing to take on the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend, two members of the enemy team answered a few questions about their squad.

No one in Seattle will ever confuse T.J. Houshmandzadeh with Steve Largent. The outspoken Houshmandzadeh is "shocked" with the fuss being made in his first Seahawks season over his angry gestures and comments about not getting the ball enough, in a city where people are used to their star receivers being quiet yet ultra productive - like Largent.

Ray Lewis took aim and a delivered a jarring hit intended to do more than break up a pass.

Note: The quotes in this article are fictional. Week Eight was a bye week for the Bengals.

It's proving time for the Bengals. And maybe the Ravens, too.Cincinnati sits atop the AFC North along with Pittsburgh at 5-2, and the Bengals have beaten the Steelers and Ravens.

The Bengals signed OL Andrew Whitworth to a four-year contract extension before the start of last season.

Jeremi Johnson knows better than anyone what it is like to be cast aside. Last November, the Bengals reached an injury settlement and released him after two years of weight problems and a knee injury.

OCTOBER 25: Cedric Benson #32 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball while defended by Kevin Payne #44 of the Chicago Bears during the NFL game at Paul Brown Stadium on October 25, 2009 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

In the bye week that came and went, the Baltimore Ravens obliterated the Denver Broncos .

Through seven games the Bengals have managed to surprise and exceed expectations.

Cincinnati Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis appeared to be on the hot seat prior to the start of the 2009 season.

The Bengals had a rough drive to win 4 of the first 5 games this season, each time falling behind the opposition because of an interception being returned for a touchdown or numerous penalties that helped kill a drive or keep the oppositions alive, or see players that are expected to catch the ball suddenly forget how to catch it as it sails ...

It doesn't seem like we've seen a game like Sunday's for years, maybe decades. 45-10 was the final, and it wasn't that close.

Chad Ochocinco has a new iPhone application that was created with the help of Bengals quarterback Jordan Palmer and breaks new ground for the media-savvy receiver.

It is often said that the offensive linemen are the unsung heroes of a football team.

The Cincinnati Bengals have gone into their bye week with a sense of nostalgia. For the first time in years, Carson Palmer had his way for an entire game, one that felt like a flashback.

Cincinnati quarterback Carson Palmer has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week.

Less than a week into training camp, Bengals tight ends coach Jonathan Hayes knew that this year was going to be a work in progress.

Is the NFL doing enough to keep players from suffering brain, other injuries? Four Corners Four views on today's issues , Too little, not too late Ken Murray, Baltimore Sun Since the NFL began to get a grip on the scope of head injuries in the last decade, it has taken positive steps in recognizing, treating and -- with rules changes -- preventing ...