The Minnesota Vikings visit the Cincinnati Bengals in a matchup of two 7-6 teams trying to stay alive for the playoffs.
The Giants have won two in a row and are now 2-2 with undrafted rookie quarterback Tommy Devito as the starter. The Packers are on a three-game winning streak with quarterback Jordan Love tossing eight touchdowns with zero interceptions in that span.
The Cincinnati Bengals (5-6) travel to face the Jacksonville Jaguars (8-3) for a Monday Night showdown between teams heading in opposite directions. The Jaguars have hit their stride winning the last two games and going 7-1 since a 1-2 start to the season. The Bengals are reeling after losing their last three games and the last two since losing quarterback Joe Burrow to season-ending wrist surgery.
The Arizona Cardinals (2-10) visit the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-4) in a game that has significant playoff and draft slot implications. With an improved offense and favorable schedule, the Steelers look to challenge for the division title and playoffs.
In a crowded AFC North, the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-4) and the Cincinnati Bengals (5-5) both look to avoid being sent to last place in the division. If the playoffs started today the Steelers would have the final wild-card spot locked up.
As the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) prepare to face off against the Cleveland Browns (6-3) in a pivotal matchup, the echoes of history resonate on the field.
With both teams eyeing playoff contention, this week’s clash is not just a game; it’s a potential battle for supremacy in the rugged terrain of the AFC North.
What was quickly deemed an underwhelming 23-19 victory over the Green Bay Packers suddenly meant the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3, 2-0 division) controlled their playoff and division-title destiny.
The Packers ended their 4-game losing streak by beating the Los Angeles Rams 20-3 in their best performance of the season. The Steelers continued to find ways to win a 20-16 comeback victory over the Tennessee Titans.
If Pickett can lead this offense to some early touchdowns, they will cruise to victory.