By Mark Curnutte
The Cincinnati Enquirer

Along with stability at quarterback, stability at wide receiver has helped the Bengals' pass offense. Chad Johnson, Peter Warrick and Michael Westbrook have emerged as the team's three primary wide receivers.

"Those are the three in the rotation right now," coach Dick LeBeau said after Friday's practice.

Those three combined for 12 receptions, 165 yards and four touchdowns Sunday in the 38-3 victory at Houston.

The Bengals could have several opportunities in the passing game Sunday at Baltimore. The Ravens are 18th against the pass, allowing an average of 222.1 yards a game.

CRAB CAKES: Baltimore's best cornerback, Chris McAlister, was upgraded to questionable Friday after suffering a sprained ankle last week at Atlanta. His status will be a game-time decision, coach Brian Billick said.

But McAlister told Baltimore beat writers Friday he will play, and never has missed time because of a sprain. McAlister is a key to the game because his backup, Alvin Porter, is a major dropoff in talent.

Linebacker Ray Lewis, defensive end Michael McCrary and quarterback Chris Redman are out.

ALSO OUT: Bengals defensive end Vaughn Booker will miss his third consecutive game because of a knee injury, trainer Paul Sparling said Friday. But defensive tackle Tony Williams, who has been coping with an intestinal virus, returned to practice and will play.

Safety-cornerback Mark Roman sat out Friday's practice because of a bruised right knee. He is probable to play against the Ravens.

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