Richard Sherman predicts Baltimore Ravens to win the AFC North

Richard Sherman selected the Baltimore Ravens to win the AFC North during an AFC preview released on September 6, 2026. Despite noting the return of a healthy Joe Burrow, Sherman expressed skepticism regarding the Cincinnati Bengals due to the team’s defensive performance in 2025. The Cincinnati Bengals surrendered 492 points last season, which Sherman cited as the primary obstacle to divisional success. In response to these struggles, the Cincinnati Bengals added Dexter Lawrence II, Jonathan Allen, Boye Mafe, and Bryan Cook to the roster during the offseason. Sherman projected a 1-3 start for the team against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Jacksonville Jaguars. These preseason expectations arrive as the Cincinnati Bengals attempt to integrate new personnel into the defensive front under the expectation that the moves will facilitate a significant improvement.

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