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The Ravens got the win they desperately needed, and in truth, the Dolphins didn't offer much resistance after the first quarter. The defense pitched a second-half shutout, while Jackson and the offense scored 14 points en route to what was a relatively easy night for the AFC North franchise.
The Chiefs have head-to-head losses to the Los Angeles Chargers and Jacksonville Jaguars, the two teams directly ahead of it in the wild-card standings. Patrick Mahomes and Co. still have to play the Denver Broncos twice, with the first meeting coming out of Kansas City's bye in Week 11.
CINCINNATI — The Ravens are sitting at 3-5 but are becoming heavy betting favorites to win the AFC North. They just beat the Dolphins 28-6 for a second-straight win and now hold consensus -167 odds to win the division.
The New York Jets likely took the Cincinnati Bengals out of the AFC North hunt with their upset win. The Dallas Cowboys' playoff chances took a massive hit with their loss to the Denver Broncos, while the Tampa Bay Buccaneers appear to be cruising toward their fifth straight NFC South title.
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NFL power rankings: AFC North
The AFC North continues to be one of the most unpredictable divisions in football, with every week shaking up the standings and challenging expectations. One team pulled off a clutch win under the primetime lights,
The AFC North standings perfectly convey the division's parity. No one is really eliminated from the race yet, not even last-place Cleveland, which is 2-6. The Baltimore Ravens are just above them at 2-5, with the Cincinnati Bengals only slightly better at 3-5. The Pittsburgh Steelers lead the way at 4-3.
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