Ravens defense prepares for both Batch and Big Ben

HOUSTON, TX- OCTOBER 21: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens coaches against the Houston Texans on October 21, 2012 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Texas won 43 to 13. (October 20, 2012 - Source: Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images North America) (Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images North America)
HOUSTON, TX- OCTOBER 21: Head coach John Harbaugh of the Baltimore Ravens coaches against the Houston Texans on October 21, 2012 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. Texas won 43 to 13. (October 20, 2012 - Source: Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images North America) (Thomas B. Shea/Getty Images North America)
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Updated: 11/28/2012 3:49 pm
OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) - Less than two weeks ago, the Baltimore Ravens beat fleet-footed quarterback Byron Leftwich and the Pittsburgh Steelers to take control of the AFC North.

In the rematch Sunday, the Ravens will face a quarterback with a different skill set. Whether it will be soft-tossing Charlie Batch or the gritty Ben Roethlisberger remains to be seen.

Batch played last week in a loss to Cleveland and will start Sunday if Roethlisberger is still bothered by rib and shoulder injuries.

The Ravens (9-2) don't know how the situation will play out, so they're watching film of both quarterbacks.

Coach John Harbaugh said Wednesday, "We'll do the same thing we did last time. We'll prepare for their offense."

Baltimore can clinch a playoff berth with a win over the desperate Steelers (6-5).

(Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)

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