On the defensive: It is hard to find positives on an 0-7 team, but the Jets have played better defensively in the past two games. Coordinator Steve Wilks’ crew has allowed just 13 points in each of the past two games. They have rebounded from their early-season struggles when they allowed 30 points or more in three of their first five games.

The Bengals have allowed 27+ points in four straight games, while giving up the third-most yards per outing (391.2) and confirming all the preseason fears on that side of the ball. They could be in for a long afternoon on Sunday, with all the options available to Matt LaFleur.

Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football Week 7.

In particular, we’ve seen New York show up on the defensive end over the past two weeks. In consecutive games, the Jets have allowed exactly 13 points to the Denver Broncos and Carolina Panthers. Even if that hasn’t been enough to win games, it does make it hard for New York to get blown out.

The Joe Burrow-less Bengals limp into Empower Field for a matchup with a Denver Broncos team that badly needs a win.

Bold predictions for Steelers vs Bengals Thursday Night Football: Aaron Rodgers, DK Metcalf, T.J. Watt deliver standout AFC North performances.

The Detroit Lions hit the road Sunday to face the Zac Taylor-led Cincinnati Bengals. Detroit is coming off a 34-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns in Week 4. Meanwhile, the Bengals (2-2) were defeated by the Denver Broncos last week, 28-3. The Detroit ...

Our updated picks have the Steelers going 8-5 in the team's final 13 games with several that could go either way. This would put the Steelers final record at 11-6 and likely an AFC North crown.