2018 NFL Picks, score predictions for Week 6

Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2-1) at Cincinnati Bengals (4-1)

Sunday, October 14, 1PM ET

If there’s any team in the NFL who knows how to bend without breaking, it’s the Cincinnati Bengals. They’ve asserted themselves as a team worth taking seriously, especially after hanging 27 unanswered points up against the Dolphins to improve to 4-1 last Sunday.

Can Andy Dalton and Co. work more of their magic against their division rivals in Week 6? The AFC North is absolutely unpredictable, but I’m confident the Bengals can get the job done.

Now, on paper, these teams are fairly comparable. Both have subpar defenses and offenses that can be explosive at times. However, I give the edge to Cincinnati because they’re far more opportunistic and have made more big plays against better competition this season. It’ll be a hard-fought game, but the Bengals have the slight edge heading into this one.

Anything can happen when two AFC North foes face off. However, considering their resilient season so far and having home-field advantage on their side, this game should finish with the Bengals ahead on the scoreboard.

Prediction: Bengals win 37-31