Welcome to the AFC North weekly predictions!
Each week, our AFC North featured writers will list their picks for that week and be forced to explain why they voted as they did. Keep in mind that these picks are for entertainment purposes only, and in no way should be used to influence gambling or illegal activity, unless you’re smart enough to recognize that we know more than you because we publish things.
In week 16, The AFC North writers went just 5-4 as the Browns shocked the world with their first win in over a year. Week 16 also saw Michael Thompson clinch first place after a Steelers last second touchdown, giving him a three game lead with two to play.
Week 16 Games:
Sunday:
Cleveland Browns (1-14) @ Pittsburgh Steelers (10-5), 1:00 pm, CBS
Sunday:
Baltimore Ravens (8-7) @ Cincinnati Bengals (5-9-1) 1:00pm, CBS
On to the predictions!
Michael Thompson’s picks (36-13-1, 1-2 last week)
I won, so go “blank” youself, San Diego… I mean Happy New Year’s!
Paul Johansson’s picks (33-16-1, 2-1 last week):
Browns @ Steelers
The Steelers will likely rest a bunch of starters, or play them sparingly (with apologies to all of the fans who paid full price for their tickets). I have no idea who will actually play so go Browns.
Browns 20, Steelers 17
Ravens @ Bengals
If the Ravens were playing for something, I’d give a big edge to them over the one-dimensional Bengals. They don’t, but the Bengals offensive effort recently hasn’t given me confidence they can move the ball.
Ravens 24 Bengals 20
Jack Crawford’s picks (32-17-1, 2-1 last week):
Ravens @ Bengals
Two former playoff hopefuls; two different directions?
Ravens 27, Bengals 20
Browns @ Steelers
Easy pickings for the Browns. Betcha didn’t think you’d hear that in 2016…and you’d be right.
Browns 21, Steelers 17
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