Week 11 sets the stage for a classic AFC North showdown slate, and things are about to get gritty. Pittsburgh and Cincinnati clash in a matchup that could swing the momentum of both teams’ seasons, while Cleveland faces a tall task trying to slow down a red-hot Baltimore squad. With rivalry energy high, playoff implications growing, and chaos always lurking in this division, here are some bold predictions for an explosive Week 11 in the AFC North.
Cincinnati Bengals:
Oct 16, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Flacco (16) throws a pass against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the fourth quarter at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joseph Maiorana-Imagn Images
Joe Flacco throws 2+ INTs
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Joe Flacco is a gunslinger, and a part of that is that if he turns the ball over, he will face a lot of pressure from the Steelers front 7, and that is when he will make mistakes. The Steelers have been applying lots of pressure on opposing quarterbacks, and there are no signs of that slowing down this week.
The Bengals lose by 10+ points
The Bengals are going to lose this game, they will start the first half slow and by the time they heat up they will be too far down to come back. The Steelers want to get revenge after an embarrassing loss to the Chargers on a national stage.
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Cleveland Browns:
Sep 14, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Cleveland Browns quarterback Dillon Gabriel (8) drops back to pass during the second half against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Dillon Gabriel turns the ball over 3 times
The Ravens are going to do everything in their power to pressure Gabriel and make him uncomfortable in the pocket. The Browns offensive line has been very weak this season, and they will continue to struggle against the Ravens, and Gabriel will feel that more than anyone.
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The Browns lose by 17+
The Browns have been playing okay these past few weeks, but the Ravens are one of the hottest teams in the league. The Browns usually play the Ravens decently, but I do not expect them to play well at all in this game. Dillon Gabriel is not good enough to face the good defensive schemes of the Ravens.
Baltimore Ravens:
Nov 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry (22) runs with the ball against the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth quarter at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images
The Ravens dominate the game on the ground
The Ravens will always be at their best when they are running the ball well with Derrick Henry and Lamar Jackson. Keaton Mitchell came alive last week against the Vikings, and he gave them a burst of energy from the backfield. The Ravens are going to control this game from start to finish.
The Ravens sack Dillon Gabriel 5 times
The Ravens are on fire right now against one of the NFL’s worst teams; they need to win this game more than any other. I expect the Ravens to come out firing at Dillon Gabriel and the Browns offensive line, they will force him into a lot of mistakes by just sending extra pressure than usual.
Pittsburgh Steelers:
Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (8) hands the ball off to running back Jaylen Warren (30) during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, PA on October 26, 2025.
Aaron Rodgers throws for 3+ touchdowns
One thing Aaron Rodgers is good at is bouncing back from bad performances; he just had one of his worst against the Chargers on Sunday Night Football. The Steelers are in a must-win situation, and the Ravens are right on their tail. It also helps that the Bengals are one of the worst defenses in the NFL.
The Steelers pressure dominates the game
The Steelers need their defensive line to take over the game, or the Bengals will just throw the ball all over them from the start to the end of the game. TJ Watt and Alex Highsmith need to be on their A game so they can force bad decisions out of Joe Flacco. The Steelers will likely scheme up enough pressure to force the Bengals to beat them with quick decisions.
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