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AFC North standings heading into Week 3 of the 2021 NFL schedule

By Ryan Pawloski

Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
Ben Roethlisberger #7 of the Pittsburgh Steelers (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 19: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Houston Texans. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO – SEPTEMBER 19: Baker Mayfield #6 of the Cleveland Browns plays against the Houston Texans. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /

Chicago Bears (1-1) vs Cleveland Browns (1-1)

The Cleveland Browns handled business this past week as they defeated the Houston Texans in their home opener. It was a nice bounce-back win after that tough loss against the Kansas City Chiefs. It was a closer game than many expected in Cleveland on Sunday but some players went in and out of the lineup while they looked over injuries.

That could have hampered the scorecard when it was handed in at the end of this contest. It was a good win that they had to accomplish for their season going forward. Now they will stay home for another week and play the Chicago Bears, who could start their rookie quarterback this week.

Andy Dalton got injured playing against the Cincinnati Bengals and it doesn’t seem season-ending but he could miss some time with a bone bruise. Rookie, Justin Fields could play and that should make the Bears’ opponents worry some more. He is an electric player that can run and throw on a dime.

Browns fans should know this guy from his Ohio State days just a year prior. He should make this a more contested game but there will be major challenges for him. This Browns defense is one of the best in the AFC North and that will be a tough task for Fields to overcome. Expect the Browns to win this game but if the rookie starts, then this could be an issue for the home club.

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