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.Â
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.Â
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.Â
If Pickett can lead this offense to some early touchdowns, they will cruise to victory.
It wasn’t the loss itself that was so unsettling. It was watching the offense start the game with four drives that ended in three-and-out punts and watching quarterback Kenny Pickett fail to show any growth in the system.