The Baltimore Ravens have to knock off the Cincinnati Bengals if they want to take the AFC North crown. The Bengals went to the Super Bowl last season and they look poised to be contenders for a while. With the disturbing drama emanating from the Cleveland Browns organization right now, and the underwhelming quarterback situation of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Bengals remain the prominent team to beat in the AFC North.
The Bengals have to be careful of what the Ravens have brewing though, as the 2022 season could tell an entirely different story. The Bengals drafted their quarterback and the rebuild took and the team caught fire.