Blaze Review

Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) @ Cincinnati Bengals (5-5): With Joe Burrow being done for the year, Cincinnati’s offense will look different and I image points will be hard to come by. Matt Canada’s departure as Pittsburgh’s OC could give their offense new life against a banged up Bengal’s defense.

My pick: Pittsburgh Steelers

Jacksonville Jaguars (7-3) @ Houston Texans (6-4): The battle for first place in the AFC South could be one of the best games all year. When Houston rolled the Jags earlier in the season, it was early and Jacksonville was still trying to work in new pieces. Outside of the loss to the 49ers, Jacksonville has been consistent. I love what Stroud is doing in Houston, but he has turned the ball over six times in the last two games. I think the Jaguar’s defense makes it difficult for him.

My pick: Jacksonville Jaguars

Cleveland Browns (7-3) @ Denver Broncos (5-5): The Broncos have turned their season around big time thanks to their defense. What they are doing is admirable, but the Browns have the best defense in the league keeping them in games even with Dorian Thompson-Robinson under center. I’ll take the Browns

My pick: Cleveland Browns

Buffalo Bills (6-5) @ Philadelphia Eagles (9-1): On a couple of podcasts this week we talked about the AFC (mainly the Bills) being super underwhelming this season. We said the complete opposite about the NFC, but the Eagles feel like they’re getting separation from the rest of the conference after a big win at Arrowhead. Their next few games will tell us if they are for real. But right now, they are.

My pick: Philadelphia Eagles

Kansas City Chiefs (7-3) @ Las Vegas Raiders (5-6): The Raiders are another AFC team that has turned their season around. The Chiefs have lost two of their last three games and have not looked great offensively this year. It’s always hard betting against Patrick Mahomes, but the Raiders have really rallied behind Antonio Pierce and bought into what he is selling. I like the Raiders in this one.

My pick: Las Vegas Raiders

Baltimore Ravens (8-3) @ Los Angeles Chargers (4-6): The Charger’s defense is bad while the Raven’s offense has scored 31 or more points in five straight games against pretty stout defenses. I’ll take the Ravens.

My pick: Baltimore Ravens