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The weekend also features a AFC North showdown between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens. Both teams are battling injuries—Joe Burrow returning with a painful toe injury and Lamar Jackson managing multiple ailments—but Francesa highlights how this game could be a catalyst for the postseason.
Burrow’s resilience and leadership, along with his statement that "this is what I do"—playing through pain—embody the competitive spirit of the league. The game is significant in shaping playoff seeding and underscores the theme that even battered, quarterbacks like Burrow and Jackson can rise to deliver compelling performances.