Cleveland Browns (3-10

Last week, the Browns had one of their most impressive offensive performances this season but they still failed to win. The Tennessee Titans were able to score 31 points at home and gain 184 rushing yardage, which surprised their stingy defense. This overshadowed the fact that their offense had a total of over 400 yards with 22 first downs.

Cleveland gained just 61 yard on 20 carries. Quinshon JUDKINS (26 yards in 14 attempts) had his offensive line shut down. Shedeur Sands had a career high 354 yards of passing with three touchdowns. He also ran 29 yards. The Browns missed a last-minute two-point conversion attempt that would have tied the game.

Sanders and his passing attack could take on the Chicago Bears in their own stadium if they can maintain the season’s best performance. The Bears, who are in the playoff race and boast a defensive unit that is prone to turnovers, will not make it easy. The Browns will also be on the road and not at home.

To protect the football and maintain possession, it will be crucial to run the ball more effectively. Browns defense must also do a much better job in stopping the run. This will be a difficult task to accomplish against the Bears who are ranked second in the NFL for rushing yards in each game.

Baltimore Ravens (6-7-7)

Last week, the Ravens suffered their second consecutive divisional loss at home. They lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers (27-22) by just five points. Baltimore lost because of a few highly questionable calls by the officials. But that wasn’t the only reason. The Ravens have been playing incomplete football at all phases of the game, and this has been a common theme throughout much of the season.

In the first half, the Ravens scored just nine points and had only two scoring drives. In the second half when they began to score more and sustain drives, their defense was unable to stop them. This gave the offense the opportunity to take the lead. A missed extra point, and two penalties on special teams were not optimal. This all contributed to the team’s 6-7 record and loss of their divisional lead.

The Ravens have no margin of error left and are looking to avenge the loss they suffered to the Bengals in Week 13. Lamar Jackson showed signs of life in the last game, and hopefully this will continue into Cincinnati. Jackson and the Ravens offense struggled against the Bengals two weeks ago. Bengals are still a vulnerable defense, so a rebound performance is possible.

In their last few matchups, the Ravens struggled to slow Cincinnati’s offensive in their previous matches. In Week 13, they had a better first half but still surrendered 32 points. The Ravens must do everything they can to contain Ja’Marr chase and exert pressure on Joe Burrow.

Cincinnati Bengals (4-9)

Last week, the Bengals saw their playoff hopes almost disappear in dramatic fashion. The Bengals controlled the Bills for most of the afternoon and looked poised to pull another major upset. The Bengals led by 10 at halftime, and by 10 again early in the fourth period.

Bills took a commanding advantage late in the match after a rapid 21-0 run. Burrow’s pick-6 interception, with 5:25 left in the game, squandered Bengals’ advantage. Burrow was then intercepted just one play after that, and the Bills scored within five plays. Cincinnati scored 34 points and had 25 first downs. They also went 3-for-3 on the red zone.

They’ll try to repeat their performance from two weeks ago against the Ravens. The Bengals defense was at its best in that game. They forced five turnovers and allowed just 14 points. It will be hard to repeat that exact performance, but the Bengals still have a chance of winning if they allow less than 39.

Burrow could be without wide receiver Tee Higgins once again. He re-entered the concussion protocols following last week’s match. In Week 13, even without Higgins, the Bengals scored 32 points and ran well in the same matchup. The Bengals must be confident that they can move the ball against Baltimore’s defense. It’s a question of whether their defense is up to it once again.

Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6

The Steelers rebounded from a humiliating loss at home to the Bills in Week 13, with a win in Baltimore on Sunday. Pittsburgh’s passing offense had their best season performance, with Aaron Rodgers completing explosive passes over 30 yards.

The Steelers did not run the ball well and only gained 13 first downs. They also lost the battle of time possession. They won the turnover war and played well enough in the situational game to win by a small margin. This has been the recipe they have used for many years against the Ravens.

The Steelers are now in a position to build some momentum, as they have regained the lead of the division. The Steelers will begin by playing the Miami Dolphins at home on Monday night. The Dolphins, who were deemed dead after a 2-7 record, have now won four consecutive games to get back to.500. Miami’s defense allowed 17 points or less in each of its last four games, and they are capable of challenging the Steelers offense.

The Steelers, on the other hand, should be favored at home. The Dolphins offense has been inconsistent, especially in their passing game. They are also prone to mistakes. Pittsburgh’s defensive unit is tied for second place in the NFL with 23 takeaways. T.J. Watt may not be available due to a lung injury sustained earlier this week.