AFC North

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1. Pittsburgh Steelers

This could be the last ride with Roethlisberger, Bell and Brown all together on offense.

2. Cincinnati Bengals

A greater focus on running the ball and protecting Andy Dalton should get them back into contention.

3. Baltimore Ravens

The writing is on the wall for Joe Flacco. This will be his last chance to make something of his gigantic contract.

4. Cleveland Browns

Attitudes are changing for the better and that could lead to some surprising results. Continue reading

Week 17 Review of the NFL

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The Drought Is Finally Over

In the year 1999, that was the last time the Buffalo Bills had made the NFL playoffs. If you also remember correctly, that was the season that the ‘Miracle in Tennessee’ happened for the Tennessee Titans in the Wild Card game against the Buffalo Bills. Continue reading

AFC North

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1. Pittsburgh Steelers

A full season with Le’Veon Bell and Martavis Bryant will do wonders for their Super Bowl aspirations.

2. Cincinnati Bengals

With a bit more balance on offense, the Bengals should be Wild Card contenders this year.

3. Baltimore Ravens

The defense is missing playmakers while there are still questions about the offense surrounding Joe Flacco.

4. Cleveland Browns

Another season of lowered expectations, but back-to-back years of strong drafts has Cleveland remaining optimistic. Continue reading

AFC North

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1. Pittsburgh Steelers

From top to bottom this is one of the best teams that Mike Tomlin has ever had in Pittsburgh.

2. Cincinnati Bengals

If Andy Dalton can stay healthy for the playoffs, maybe they can make some noise in January.

3. Baltimore Ravens

Keeping key players healthy (namely their QB Joe Flacco) will determine their success this year.

4. Cleveland Browns

With the Cavaliers bringing the city a championship, the Browns have a shining example to follow.

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Week 4 Review of the NFL

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SAN DIEGO, CA - OCTOBER 04: Josh Lambo #2 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with his teammates after hitting the game winning field goal, as Johnson Bademosi #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the ground at Qualcomm Stadium on October 4, 2015 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Browns 30-27. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

SAN DIEGO, CA – OCTOBER 04: Josh Lambo #2 of the San Diego Chargers celebrates with his teammates after hitting the game winning field goal, as Johnson Bademosi #24 of the Cleveland Browns looks on from the ground at Qualcomm Stadium on October 4, 2015 in San Diego, California. The Chargers defeated the Browns 30-27. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images)

A Second Chance

We’ve seen it many times. A kicker with a chance to win the game misses it as time expires. What we don’t see is the defense giving the kicker a second chance to win the game. Continue reading