The Cincinnati Bengals had their bye week in Week 6 and, coincidentally, emerged last in the AFC North at 3-2. The other three teams are all 4-2.
The Bengals play the Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, and Atlanta Falcons over their next three games. How did they fare in Week 6, and where do they stand right now?
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens' season has been interesting through six games. They lost a stinker at home to a New Orleans Saints team now 2-4 after losing three of their last four.
The Ravens fell 13-10 to the Cleveland Browns in week six as starting quarterback Lamar Jackson missed his second straight game, with Tyler Huntley starting in his place. Huntley pulled off an overtime win over the Falcons in week five, throwing for 201 yards. He went for 165 yards in week six, but the Browns shut down Derrick Henry, who rushed for just 58 yards.
Jackson has been day-to-day, and it is trending toward him playing against the Bengals next week, but nothing is set in stone. If Jackson is physically capable, you can bet he'll be on the field to play his division rival. The winner will be in a good spot, as the Bengals and Ravens are the presumptive favorites in the division.
Tennessee Titans
The Titans have largely been a joke this season, and many people are down on former first overall pick Cam Ward as he struggles. They are 1-5 and picked up their first win of the season over the Indianapolis Colts in week six. Ward threw for 102 yards, completing 11 of 22 passes, and also threw a touchdown to first-round pick Carnell Tate.
Tennessee capitalized on two interceptions by Colts starting quarterback Daniel Jones to win.
Atlanta Falcons
The Falcons have also been in a peculiar spot this year. They brought in Tua Tagovailoa this offseason to compete with Michael Penix. Cooper Rush started this season, and Michael Penix made his debut in week three against the Green Bay Packers.
Atlanta lost to the Chicago Bears 31-23 in week six as Chicago starter Caleb Williams returned from injury. Penix threw for 225 yards and three touchdowns, while Bijan Robinson rushed for just 61 yards, his lowest yardage total in a game this season.
The Bengals have a chance to win the next three games after a week-six bye. Starting 6-2 would put Cincinnati in a good spot in the division.