We are now at the midway point of the NFL season, which is usually when the cream starts to rise to the top and the deadwood sinks without a trace. That is exactly what is beginning to happen, but as it all plays out, fans get treated to some great football. So let’s review last week’s action and the current matchups and NFL betting odds for all AFC North teams.
AFC North Standings and Betting Lines Intensify After Week 8
Week 8 was no different, as there were some match-ups that were fun to watch, with a couple of last second dramatics playing a major role. The competition at this stage of the season is intense, but the current situation and standings in the AFC North are worthy of attention. Bengals Halted the Mighty Ravens: These divisional match-ups are usually pretty special, and the game between the Baltimore Ravens and the Cincinnati Bengals was all of that and more. It was a back and forth affair that the Bengals looked to have won late, courtesy of an Andy Dalton QB sneak with just 57 seconds left on the clock. The drama wasn’t over yet, though, as Joe Flacco hit Steve Smith with an 80-yard bomb to put the Ravens back in front. At least that was the case until the refs picked up the yellow flags and called Smith for offensive pass interference. Bengals held on to win 27-24.
