3 NFL Week 10 games: matchups to watch for division control and late-season stakes
Steelers seek division control
Pittsburgh and Cincinnati meet in an AFC North first-place showdown. The Steelers won their first game against the Bengals in Week 3 and now have a chance to sweep the season series and take full control of the division.
A ball-control offense could help Pittsburgh keep Cincinnati’s offense off the field. To make that plan work, the Steelers will need to neutralize Lawrence, a major force for the Bengals this season.
Gonzalez faces Detroit receivers
New England cornerback Christian Gonzalez is set to face Detroit wide receivers Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams. The Patriots and Lions meet in the NFL’s Germany game in Munich.
St. Brown moves between the slot and outside, so Gonzalez could see plenty of him as well as Williams. After Green Bay challenged Gonzalez the previous week, Detroit may test him downfield too.
Collins meets Ward in Cleveland
Houston receiver Nico Collins is matched against Cleveland cornerback Denzel Ward. The Browns enter the game at 5-4 and are trying to avoid a third straight loss. A loss could derail Cleveland’s strong start, while the game might also become relevant to a tiebreaker later in the season. The article describes that possibility as a long shot.
Key points
- Pittsburgh can sweep Cincinnati and strengthen its hold on the AFC North.
- Christian Gonzalez is expected to see Detroit’s Amon-Ra St. Brown and Jameson Williams.
- Cleveland is 5-4 and trying to prevent a three-game losing streak.
- Houston’s Nico Collins faces Denzel Ward in a game that could affect a later tiebreaker.