Division Race

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(12-15-2021, 02:38 PM)Sled21 Wrote: I'm going to post this in Jungle Noise, because for these last few weeks everything that happens in the AFCN affects the Bengals. If someone wants to be the post police and whine, then the mods can move it. Cleveland had it's best chance for a win out of their remaining games on Saturday against the Raiders. Seems the whole team, including Mayfield and Stefanskie, are on the Covid list. Cleveland may not be able to field a team.....

https://sports.yahoo.com/cleveland-browns-depth-chart-team-171332800.html

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.