Week 13 is when the cream is really starting to rise from the crop. We saw several blowouts this week, but Thanksgiving was good to us. Joe Burrow, C.J. Stroud, and Terry McLaurin all returned this week for the final stretch of the season, and division races are closer than ever in some cases. Check out this week’s roundup!
Week 13 Takeaways for Thursday and Sunday Games
AFC North
Pittsburgh Steelers – The Steelers fail to take advantage of a Baltimore loss as they get blown out by Buffalo 26-7. Aaron Rodgers played with a fractured wrist and completed just 10 passes. There are whispers that it might be time to move on from Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh.
Baltimore Ravens – Lamar Jackson and the offense turn the ball over five times in an ugly blowout loss to the Bengals. There could be some concern for Jackson based on his recent play.
Cincinnati Bengals – Joe Burrow returned and threw two touchdowns in a season-saving 32-14 win against the Ravens. The defense showed a pulse and created five turnovers, and Evan McPherson made eight total kicks in the win. The Bengals sit at 4-8 now with some hope.
Cleveland Browns – The Browns made it interesting in the first half with a one-point lead, but it was all Niners in the second half to kick Cleveland to 3-9 on the season. HC Kevin Stefanski reaffirmed Shedeur Sanders as the starter next week in a winnable game against the Titans.
