AFC The Place To Be
The AFC North is buzzing. Baltimore and Cincinnati each lost their second straight game last weekend and Pittsburgh capitalised by earning rare victory.
The Steelers are therefore a game closer to first place in this competitive division.
It wasn't that the Steelers so much won - it was more the way they dismantled the Kansas City Chiefs by 45-7. However - the defending champions will need to do more as they only sit at 2-3 for the season.
'The Roeth' looked better, succeeding with 16-of-19 attempts for 238 yards. He passed for two touchdown strikes and no intercepts. Parker mirrored his quarterback with another impressive display, running for 110 yards on 21 carries and scored twice.
Cincy lost 14-13 to the Buccs on the road, holding the opposition in the first half but finally gave up two touchdowns, one in each of the final two quarters to take the loss. The win was Tampa's first of the season. Cincinnati stand at 3-2, after beginning the year with three straight victories.
Baltimore lost their second straight game on Sunday after starting 4-0. Worse still they have lost McNair (QB) but they also lost their starting quarterback. Luckily for the Ravens and McNair, the Raven's bye week is upon them giving them the chance to regroup and assess McNair's injury.
Heading into Week 7 the Ravens sit on top spot in the AFC North - 4-2, with the Bengals at 3-2, and the Steelers now at 2-3. The Browns prop up the bottom. Betting on the teams in the AFC North division this season has been a bit up and down. With the main contenders being very even in win/loss against the spread.
Cincinatti and Pittsburgh will get a chance to catch up some ground on the division leader having their bye week. Cincinnati will get a visit from the Panthers - while Pittsburgh will matchup with Atlanta.
The Ravens return to action on October 29, and are up against a New Orleans Saints team on a mission. Cincy will get a home game in W8 against Atlanta, while Pittsburgh will be playing whipping boys Oakland. The AFC North could look a little different after the dust has settled.
