Bengals Favored to Win AFC North, But Division More Competitive Than Ever

Repeating as Division Champs Won't Be Easy for Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Bengals are favored to win the AFC North for the third consecutive year, but the division is more competitive than ever before. The Cleveland Browns, Baltimore Ravens, and Pittsburgh Steelers all have legitimate reasons to believe they can challenge the Bengals for the division crown.

Can the Browns Finally Take the Next Step?

The Browns have made significant strides in recent years, and they believe they are finally ready to take the next step and win the AFC North. They have a talented roster led by quarterback Deshaun Watson, running back Nick Chubb, and wide receiver Amari Cooper. If Watson can stay healthy and play to his potential, the Browns could be a major threat to the Bengals.

Ravens Aim to Reclaim Division Title

The Ravens are always a contender in the AFC North, and they will be looking to reclaim the division title they won in 2019. They have a strong defense led by cornerback Marlon Humphrey and linebacker Roquan Smith. If quarterback Lamar Jackson can improve his passing accuracy, the Ravens could be a major challenger to the Bengals.

Steelers Rebuild Underway

The Steelers are in a rebuilding mode after the departure of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger. They have a lot of young talent on their roster, but they will need to make some significant improvements on both sides of the ball in order to challenge the Bengals.

Bengals Remain the Team to Beat

The Bengals remain the team to beat in the AFC North, but they will need to play better than they did in the regular season last year. They have a lot of talent on their roster, but they need to be more consistent and avoid the costly mistakes that plagued them in 2022.