Latest AFC North Division Winner Odds: Ravens Favored Despite Last Place Finish
The AFC North stands as one of the NFL's most competitive divisions, with three different winners in the past three seasons. Here are the current betting odds and analysis for each team's chances to win the division:
Baltimore Ravens (+165)
- Started 8-3 last season before Lamar Jackson's injury
- Lost five of their final six games by three points or less
- Remain division favorites despite trading Marquise Brown
- Strong contender with healthy Jackson at quarterback
Cincinnati Bengals (+190)
- Defending division champions and Super Bowl runners-up
- Upgraded offensive line with three new veteran starters
- Return key players including Ja'Marr Chase
- Solid roster improvements from previous season
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Cleveland Browns (+333)
- Finished 8-9 last season under Baker Mayfield
- Acquired Deshaun Watson in major trade
- Watson likely faces significant suspension
- Odds heavily dependent on Watson's availability
- Jacoby Brissett expected to start if Watson suspended
Pittsburgh Steelers (+700)
- Longest odds in division after Roethlisberger's retirement
- New QBs: Mitchell Trubisky and rookie Kenny Pickett
- Lost JuJu Smith-Schuster to free agency
- Haven't had losing season since 2003
- Strong defense and coaching remain competitive advantages
The division remains wide open, with each team having a legitimate path to the title depending on key factors like quarterback play and health throughout the season.