ILB Roquan Smith

Smith was a defensive dynamo against the Bengals with 16 tackles in Week 18 and seemed to get under their skin with his physical play. In his first playoff game with Baltimore, and after signing a five-year-contract extension on Wednesday, Smith is going to be on fire.

CB Marcus Peters

Peters (calf) hasn't played since Week 15, but his possible return is a key to Baltimore's defense. He's a takeaway artist, he has attitude, and his presence could be a critical matchup up against Cincinnati receivers Ja'Marr Chase, Tee Higgins, and Tyler Boyd.

RB J.K. Dobbins

Not playing in Week 18 should help Dobbins have fresh legs, and the Ravens may rely on him. He's had two 100-yard games since returning from a clean-up knee surgery and he is Baltimore's most explosive running back.

TE Mark Andrews

Andrews had eight catches against the Bengals in Week 5 and had nine catches for 100 yards against Pittsburgh in Week 17. He'll be ready to roll after taking the day off in Week 18, and the Pro Bowl tight end could be the focal point of Baltimore's passing attack.

OLB Justin Houston

Houston led Baltimore with 9.5 sacks, including a half-sack on Burrow last week. It will be critical for the Ravens to put consistent pass rush pressure on Burrow. A 12-year veteran who wants a Super Bowl ring before he retires, Houston will be hunting for sacks on Sunday.