With most of the league muddled in the middle of the pack, Week 13 presents a golden opportunity for some teams to graduate to the upper echelon. The Bengals have a shot to move into a tie for the AFC North lead with a win over the Chargers and a Ravens loss to the Steelers; four of our staff members envision Cincinnati holding up their end. But could Baltimore strengthen their hold on the No. 1 seed in the AFC in Pittsburgh? And who will take control of the AFC East in Buffalo: Patriots or Bills?
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