{"id":114063,"date":"2021-05-19T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2021-05-19T14:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=114063"},"modified":"2021-05-19T07:06:21","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T11:06:21","slug":"afc-north-win-totals-for-the-2021-nfl-season","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2021\/05\/19\/afc-north-win-totals-for-the-2021-nfl-season\/","title":{"rendered":"AFC North Win Totals For the 2021 NFL Season"},"content":{"rendered":"

The start of the 2021 NFL season is still a long way away, but that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t place bets on AFC North win totals. DraftKings Sportsbook<\/a> recently updated their props, so let\u2019s take a look at what the betting site believes will happen in the AFC North, and how much money there is to be made.<\/p>\n

AFC North 2021 Projected Win Totals<\/h2>\n

Cincinnati Bengals \u2013 Win Total: 6<\/h4>\n

The Cincinnati Bengals finished in the basement of the AFC North last year, and DraftKings believes a repeat performance is coming. Joe Burrow had his moments as a rookie, but he\u2019s coming off a serious knee injury, and we\u2019ve seen previous quarterbacks struggle in their first year back from similar ailments. Cincinnati entered the offseason with needs all over the roster, but didn\u2019t do that much to address the issue. Ja\u2019Marr Chase<\/a> will help the passing game, but will it be enough to earn Cincinnati an additional two wins? I would personally be surprised, especially since Zac Taylor is clearly not the answer for the Bengals.<\/p>\n

Bet: Under<\/em><\/p>\n

Pittsburgh Steelers \u2013 Win Total: 9<\/h4>\n

The AFC North should be one of the best in football, which is why a team with nine projected wins is currently third in their own division. Ben Roethlisberger looked completely washed last year, and his supporting cast is a lot worse. Sure, they still have Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, and Juju Smith-Schuster, but this already-bad offensive line should be even worse in 2021. The Steelers still have an elite defense, but it\u2019s going to be hard to win games with liabilities at quarterback and offensive line. Mike Tomlin has never had a losing record since taking over in Pittsburgh, but there is a first time for everything.<\/p>\n

Bet: Under<\/em><\/p>\n

[pickup_prop id=”7187″]<\/p>\n

Cleveland Browns \u2013 Win Total: 10<\/h4>\n

Top to bottom, the Cleveland Browns might just have the best roster in the NFL. After decades of organizational malpractice, the Browns finally have the quarterback and head coach of the future, along with a roster with no real weaknesses. The Browns absolutely nailed free agency<\/a> and the NFL Draft<\/a> and should be among the Super Bowl frontrunners if Baker Mayfield continues to play like he did in the back half of 2021. This roster has steadily improved ever since Mayfield arrived, and this time, there\u2019s no Freddie Kitchens to ruin it.<\/p>\n

Bet: Over<\/em><\/p>\n

Baltimore Ravens \u2013 Win Total: 11<\/h4>\n

Speaking of teams with great rosters and long-term answers at quarterback and head coach, the Baltimore Ravens have yet to miss the playoffs since Lamar Jackson took over under center. Jackson\u2019s legs are always going to be an issue for opposing defenses, but now he has the weapons<\/a> to beat teams through the air. Nobody thinks Lamar Jackson is the next Dan Marino, but he can be a competent passer and an unstoppable dual-threat with more reliable targets on the perimeter. With a defense returning most of its key players, Baltimore should once again be one of the NFL\u2019s elite units. Look for Baltimore to win one of the most competitive divisions in the league and follow it up with a deep postseason run.<\/p>\n

Bet: Over<\/em><\/p>\n

[pickup_prop id=”7157″]<\/p>\n

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