NFL Week 8 AFC North Power Rankings: Will It Be a Head Bangers Ball in the AFC North?

The Bengals remain at the top of the AFC North in a division that is still up for grabs. The Bengals face the Jets in what is sure to be a head bangers ball game. The Bengals continued success rest on the shoulders of Andy Dalton to keep playing error free football.

This contest will be an evenly matched showdown, but can A.J. Green be a game changer that may possibly knock out the Jets from moving into a second slot position in the AFC North?

The Cleveland Browns have lost some heart breaking games due to undisciplined players making dumb mistakes and mounting penalties on defense, which in turn reflect upon their 3-4 record.

The Chiefs do not have a high powered air attack in Alex Smith, but what they do have in Smith is a game manager who keeps winning big games. Despite battling surmountable odds in the rough and tumble AFC Western Division, the Chiefs remain favorites to win it all this year.

Can the Cleveland Browns dethrone the Chiefs in a head bangers ball that could turn out to be an attention-grabbing game?

The 3-4 struggling Ravens have a bye-week, and this may be just what the doctor ordered for a team that has lost some of its mojo.

The irony of the Pittsburgh Steelers 2013 season has been filled with unbridled excuses about how they are playin’ like a tortoise trying to find its way to the Promised Land.

Does Big Ben Roethlisberger still have the tools to help his team defeat the lowly Oakland Raiders?

Can the Pittsburgh Steelers claw their way back to 500 in the ship wrecked AFC North?

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Top 6 Worst Beat Down Week 3 NFL Games Recap

The misery in losing to an NFL team you were supposed to beat in week 3 has now become the talk of the town amongst loyal fans that have seen 6 teams play more poorly than ever before. Week 3 of the NFL season has proven that even a fan favorite team can fall from grace.

Here is a recap on the top 6 worst beat down week 3 NFL games.

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St. Louis Rams 7 – Dallas Cowboys 31

The Cowboys defense shut down a sluggish Rams offensive line, and their QB faired no better on his own accord. Tony Romo rebounded back from taking a beating in week 2 against a stout Kansas City defense in which the Cowboys were defeated by only one point.

Houston Texans 9 – Baltimore Ravens 30

It came to no surprise to Ravens Fans that it would be a matter of time before the Ravens defense would rise to the occasion, but it came at an unfortunate time for the Texans – as they shut down Matt Schaub air attack.

Arizona Cardinals 7 – New Orleans Saints 31

Drew Brees air attack proved to be doom for a struggling defensive line in week 3. The Saints are getting back to their old style of whip ‘em up defense and that only means trouble for their next opponent in week 4.

New York Giants 0 – Carolina Panthers 38

The New Giants whole team put on a pitiful display in week 3 – as their lackluster performance against the Panthers is one of their worst outings since Eli Manning took over the QB helm in 2004. The Panthers defense played a sparkling game, and they will have time to cherish this whip down as they take this upcoming bye week to study film for their bout against the Arizona Cardinals.

Jacksonville Jaguars 17 – Seattle Seahawks 45

When you have a quarterback such as Russell Wilson that can throw on the run, and is also very mobile in the pocket, it was a disaster in the making for the Jaguars offensive linemen. The Seahawks are a complete team both on offense and defense, but their next matchup against a solid Houston Texans defense in week 4 will be another test for Russell Wilson.

Chicago Bears 40 – Pittsburgh Steelers 23

Jay Cutler has taken a lot of flak throughout his playing time in Chicago, but somehow he has managed to help his team win some really thrilling games in 2013. The Bears defense has risen to the occasion several times this season, and that is why they remain undefeated.