AFC NORTHThe AFC North is the toughest division to predict. In our opinion, three of these teams will make the playoffs and it could be any combination of the four teams in the division. If you recall your childhood birthday celebration and the game of musical chairs. That is the AFC North. Today, the Steelers are the odd team out. By kickoff of the first week of action, it could be someone else.Cincinnati Bengals
In Joe Burrow we trust. And as long as Ja'Marr Chase shows up, we stay entrusted in the Bengals QB. If Chase is not in uniform for their week 1 action versus Patriots, then our prediction is subject to change. Their division and possibly playoff hopes will be on the line in the final regular season game in Pittsburgh.
Cleveland Browns
Too high? Perhaps. But there seems to be something magical this year in the mistake by the lake. Their baseball team is exceeding expectations. So, let’s sprinkle some of that magical dust on their football team as well. Is 11 wins enough to win the division? Maybe not, but it is good enough to secure a wild card spot.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens are many pundits pick to knock the Chiefs off their Super Bowl pedestal. It’s hard to argue against a John Harbaugh team led by QB Lamar Jackson. Our gut says they miss the playoffs but to avoid looking like fools we award them a wild card spot. Their entire season will be gauged on how they fare in ten key matchups. If they go 5-5, then a division crown is in the offering. If they go 3-7, it’s watching the playoffs from home.

Pittsburgh Steelers
We love Mike Tomlin. And perhaps he will have a replacement for Big Ben in Justin Fields. The question is… has Fields shown enough to sit Russell Wilson? Wilson may start the season under the center but if the Steelers struggle early in the season, don’t be surprised if Fields has taken the reigns of the offense as soon as week 3 against the Chargers.
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