Jacksonville Jaguars (2-4) @ Cincinnati Bengals (0-6)

Desperate and toothless, the Bengals need a win. They’ll possibly be boosted by the return of star receiver A.J. Green. The pairing of Andy Dalton and Green are 46-1-2 (.959) overall when scoring 25 or more points.

Cincinatti needs to get HB Joe Mixon into the game. They’re 6-1 overall with Mixon when he gets at least 20 carries. The offensive unit has been desperate to stay in touch in their games and has been very pass heavy, protected by a very weak O-line.

The Jaguars will likely exploit the worst team in the NFL against the rush. Leonard Fournette ranks 3rd in the league for total yards. He’ll look to add onto to his solitary touchdown of the season. Minshew Mania was muted by the Saints last week managing only 14-of-29 passes (51.4 passer rating). The Bengals will look to take away his first and second pass options with the CBs playing man coverage and the safeties in zone.

Between these two, the Bengals have won four of the last five meetings and Jacksonville have not won at Paul Brown Stadium since 2002. Despite the Bengals’ current record this ones a trap game for the Jags.

Jags vs. Bengals Key Stats

Jaguars 23rd points per game (19.5)

26th 3rd-down conversion % (32%)

29th red-zone scoring % (39%)

25th opposition rush-yards per game allowed (131)

15th opposition pass-yards per game allowed (241)

4th overall total team sacks (19)

A single interception for the year ranks them just above the Cardinals (0) Bengals 29th in points per game (16.2)

32nd red-zone scoring % (31%)

31st opposition yards per game (426)

32nd in offensive rush-yards per game (56.5)

32nd in opposition rush-yards per game allowed (184)

28th sacks allowed (22)

Highest pass play % (71%)

Second-lowest total team sacks (7)

Baltimore Ravens (4-2) @ Seattle Seahawks (5-1)

This pair of contenders have separated themselves from the pretenders. The Ravens will head to CenturyLink Field with issues to sort on the defensive end. The secondary is already on Plan C, with DeShon Elliott possibly the third defensive back out for the season. Earl Thomas III will need to pull off the narrative of big plays in his revenge match.

Russell Wilson is having an MVP worthy year and has thrown 14 touchdowns and zero picks. His ability to throw under pressure when flushed out of the pocket will make him difficult to shut down. Chris Carson is on a tear with three consecutive 100+ yard games however the Ravens have been a brick wall at defending the rush.

The Ravens’ offense is well balanced. Along with Mark Ingram, Lamar Jackson will look to keep the ball moving and they’ve been extremely successful on third-down conversions. Seattle have had their own issues in the secondary and struggle against the pass. They’ll need to lend a hand so that Russell Wilson isn’t doing it all on his own.

Wilson has flourishing even behind a poor offensive line. The Raven’s pass rush will be key to keeping this one close, with just 11 sacks in six games. Even if they manage to pressure Wilson, he’s done phenomenal under pressure and it might not be enough.

Ravens vs. Seahawks Key Stats

Ravens 2nd points per game (30.7)

4th 3rd-down conversion % (49%)

4th opposition rush yards per game (80.7)

25th opposition pass yards per game (270)

1st rush yards per game (205)

14th pass yards per game (245)

Fifth-lowest total team sacks (11) Seahawks 7th points per game (27.5)

8th pass yards per game (268.5)

9th rush yards per game (130.5)

20th opposition points per game (24.3)

3rd red-zone scoring % (71%)

9th opposition rush yards per game (92.8)

23rd opposition pass yards per game (267)

Ranks 28th in sack rate (4.17%) with only 10 total for the season

Pittsburgh Steelers (2-4) @ Bye

Cleveland Browns (2-4) @ Bye