Week 11 Games of the Week

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Steelers (9-0) @ Browns (1-8)
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As we get into the second half of the season, some major playoff showdowns are already emerging...


Bills (7-2) @ Bengals (5-4)
Bengals are fighting to tiger-claw their way back into a wildcard spot while the Bills are looking to right the ship vs a quality opponent in what has otherwise been a less than brutal schedule.


Cards (8-1) @ Vikings (5-4)
While the Cards will cruise to a playoff spot, the pressure is on them to keep winning if they want the division title (and more importantly, the likely 1st round BYE). Meanwhile the Vikings are in a tough fight both for division and for a wildcard spot. Every game matters from here on out.


Packers (4-5) @ Redskins (5-4)
Speaking of NFC North teams fighting for a playoff spot, the Packers are very much in the thick of both hunts, as well. They are a leg down against the Vikings, but a win this week would give them a crucial tiebreak leg up on their primary wildcard competition at the moment, the Skins.


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Texans (7-2) @ Raiders (5-4)
Houston lost what ended up being a semi-nailbiter last week after falling behind 24-0 by the start of the 2nd quarter. Now they face a 2nd straight tough road game. They still have a shot at the division though it's become a longshot. More importantly, though, the Raiders are fighting for a WC berth and Houston is one of its primary competitors (along with divisional rivals Den & KC). 1 of those 4 aforementioned teams is going to miss the playoffs, possibly even 2 if Cincy finishes strong. This game is big for both teams, and the Raiders have already proven they can go toe to toe with the cream of the AFC & emerge victorious in a good week. 7-2 looks fine for the Texans, but a loss here drops them to neck & neck with DEN/KC (with a tiebreak loss to the Chiefs) and only a game up on OAK.