Late for Work: ESPN Pundits Predict How Upside-Down AFC North Will Play Out

ESPN pundits Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler debated the surprising state of the AFC North, where the Cleveland Browns lead and the Baltimore Ravens sit in last place at 4-3. While Fowler predicted Baltimore will win the division if quarterback Lamar Jackson stays healthy, Graziano favored the Cincinnati Bengals. Graziano argued that Cleveland and the Pittsburgh Steelers are not as strong as their records suggest, while expressing concerns about Baltimore's health, coaching transition, and division tiebreaker disadvantages.

Jackson returned to practice as a full participant on Wednesday after missing three games with a high ankle sprain. The report also highlighted wide receiver Zay Flowers rising to second in Pro Football Focus rankings, and rookie offensive lineman Vega Ioane earning praise as ESPN's fifth-ranked rookie despite an MCL sprain.