Ohio just turned up the volume. We kick off with the Buckeyes throttling Wisconsin 34–0 and the bye week arriving right on time. A Heisman-level quarterback pace, elite receiver play, and a defense allowing scraps have Ohio State looking like a true title contender. The question we chase: can the run game and offensive line hold when the box is loaded and the clock is the opponent? We map the Penn State matchup, push back on the old SEC speed myth, and talk about how NIL parity has tightened the national gap.

Cincinnati’s win over Pittsburgh felt like a mood shift. Joe Flacco’s fast decisions and rhythm throws neutralized the rush, Jamar Chase dominated targets, and the line kept the pocket clean. We dissect how the Bengals can keep that efficiency when the league gets more tape, why bracket shells create seams for tight ends and slot shots, and how the remaining schedule could set up a real AFC North climb. We also put the hot-hand conversation on the table: if Burrow’s healthy in December and Flacco is rolling, what would you do?

Cleveland brought the clarity fans needed: a defense-led rout of Miami, a pick-six that broke the game open, and a ground attack that finished drives. New England will test that formula with disciplined run fits, so Dylan Gabriel must win with timing and ball security while role receivers deliver in traffic. We lay out the path to a gritty road win, then jump into our play-or-sit debates—Reese vs Styles, Chase vs Flacco, Miles Garrett vs anyone—and close with our upset and lock picks for the week.

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