The 2025 NFL season is a little over the halfway point, but things remain murky throughout both conferences. Even in divisions wherein some teams are pulling away, some surprising records are scattered throughout the league, while some other preseason favorites have stumbled out of the gate.
When it comes to the AFC North, quarterback injuries to Joe Burrow and Lamar Jackson have caused the Bengals and Ravens to struggle, respectively, while the Steelers have a little bit of an air of overachievement, and the Browns continue to find an identity. Even with perceived record disparity in this division, Cincinnati has a win over both Pittsburgh and Cleveland, while the Steelers hold a two-game lead over the Ravens.
FanDuel, America’s No. 1 Sportsbook, has recently released an updated look at the betting odds for the eventual winner of the division. In a little bit of a surprise, the odds are favoring the 3-5 Ravens with Jackson back in the lineup. Pitts
It appears the oddsmakers like Baltimore’s chances for a late-season surge, with five of their nine remaining games coming against division foes. It includes two matchups apiece against the Steelers and the Bengals, but the other four are also largely against competitive opponents in the Vikings, Packers, and the resurgent Patriots.
Pittsburgh is close behind in the odds, given their 5-3 record, but they also have the Chargers, Bengals, Bears, Bills, Lions, and the Ravens twice to make up the majority of the remainder of their schedule. It would appear that the questions with them reside in Aaron Rodgers’ ability down the stretch, their schedule, and their mixed bag of a first half of the season.
For the Bengals, it all comes down to their defensive collapses—especially the last two weeks. Instead of being 3-6, Cincinnati could very well be 5-4 or 4-5, and it’s still unclear if and when Burrow will be back this season.
Unfortunately for the Browns, it’s a bit more of the same from what they have largely experienced in recent history. They are on their second starting quarterback of the season, currently sit at 2-6, and have a handful of tough remaining opponents—including three divisional games the rest of the way.
What do you think about the AFC North odds and where the Bengals currently sit, according to FanDuel?
Our thanks to FanDuel, America’s No. 1 Sportsbook, for the information, as well as a proud partner of SB Nation and the BLEAV in Cincy podcast channel shows.
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