Tom Pelissero · Nov 21, 2025
Pelissero read the practice trend as a sign the Bengals may hold Joe Burrow out this week and target a Thanksgiving return against the Ravens; he also said the Ravens are the favorites to win the AFC North, and that Zac Taylor will most likely still be Bengals coach in 2026.
“I would certainly say that if you had to lean, you would lean towards Zack Taylor one way or another, still be the Bengals coach in 2026.”
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- Division WinnersBaltimore RavensNov 21, 2025
Baltimore Ravens to win the division
“you got two games in a two week span against the Ravens, who even though they're not on top of the division, they are based on all the next gen stats, the analytics, the favorites to win the division”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.
- Roster Spot CallsCincinnati BengalsNov 21, 2025
Zack Taylor to make the roster
“if you had to lean, you would lean towards Zack Taylor one way or another, still be the Bengals coach in 2026”
Not settled yet. This is graded once the season it describes has finished.