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Steelers crash back to earth in latest AFC North standings

By Ryan Pawloski

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 11: Gus Edwards #35 of the Baltimore Ravens falls to the ground after running the ball during the second half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA - DECEMBER 11: Gus Edwards #35 of the Baltimore Ravens falls to the ground after running the ball during the second half of the game against the Pittsburgh Steelers at Acrisure Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /
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Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball in the first half. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Joe Burrow #9 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs with the ball in the first half. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Cincinnati continues to nip at the heels of the division leaders

There might not be a hotter team in football right now than the Bengals. They do not have the best record in the NFL, but they pose one of the biggest challenges for some of the top playoff clubs. Cincinnati has been able to take care of business down the stretch against lesser opponents and prove why they made the Super Bowl last season.

The Browns game was not a fair contest and Cincinnati took care of them without batting an eye. Expect that high quality of play to continue during their remainder of games as the playoffs creep into view. Most people should be keeping a close eye on this team as they will have another shot at making another deep run in the playoffs.

Cincinnati Bengals (9-4) vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-7), Sunday at 4:25 P.M. EST

Heading down to sunny Florida is going to present some physical challenges for Cincinnati this week. The Bengals are starting to become accustomed to the cold weather that is hitting the northern states. Going down to the hot and humid swamp of Florida is going to be a total change of pace for this group.

Tom Brady and the Buccaneers are struggling to find their footing this season. They still have a ton of motivation as their division is still up for grabs, which includes a playoff spot. The Bengals should be able to take care of this Tampa defense and cause enough trouble for Brady to fold.

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