Division Race

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(12-16-2021, 01:39 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: It seems a LOT of people are on the bandwagon of postponing this game for the Browns, since it could happen to their teams as well.  I don't see how the NFL can do that, but I am hoping they just play it.  The line is only Browns +1.5 and I think they have a solid backup QB and maybe their team rises up and plays the Raiders tough.  No idea what to expect, but it is just more of the same in the craziness that is this NFL season.

Overall, I think the Browns are the biggest threat (or favorite) to win the AFC North.  They have to play Green Bay, but pitt and the Raiders would (normally) have been wins for them.  Then it would come down to the final week against Cincy and it is at their home.  A loss to the Raiders changes everything (as long as Cincy is able to win in Denver).

Cincy wins in Denver, I think they beat Baltimore AND KC.  Yep, because I think KC would have less to play for and I think Cincy would be really up for that game.  Not sure if it could be flexed, but it would be a great game if both teams came in riding winning streaks. 

Do that, and the Bengals can actually rest their starters against the Browns.  It would be like a bye!  That would be incredible. 

I remember way back when i had that kind of blind faith in this team...before 30+ years of the same ole thing continued to happen and i finally realized 'it's always something', that keeps them from getting over the hump. Always--the most recent 2 weeks being glaring examples.

Anyway...good luck with that optimism.