AFC Wild Card Preview and Prediction: Cincinnati Bengals vs. Houston Texans

Texans and Bengals meet in the playoffs for the second straight season

The Cincinnati Bengals and Houston Texans will face off in the postseason for the second straight season when they get together on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. ET on NBC. The Bengals (10-6) enter this game having won three in a row and seven of their last eight, while the AFC South champion Texans (12-4), stumbled late, dropping three of their last four games. Houston defeated Cincinnati 31-10 in last season’s Wild Card round, earning the Texans their first playoff victory in franchise history.

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2013 NFL Playoff Picks: Wild Card Weekend

Ray Lewis and the Baltimore Ravens host Andrew Luck and the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.

NFL Playoffs previews and predictions for Wild Card Weekend:

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Pittsburgh Steelers Preview and Prediction

Bengals can clinch wild-card berth, end Steelers’ postseason hopes with win over AFC North rivals

The Cincinnati Bengals can secure a second-straight playoff berth with a win over the Pittsburgh Steelers when the two square off Sunday at 1 p.m. ET on CBS. The Bengals (8-6) find themselves in the driver’s seat thanks to last Thursday’s 34-13 dismantling of Philadelphia at home. The Steelers (7-7), losers of four of their last five games, must win to keep their postseason hopes alive and avoid the sight of the rival Bengals celebrating on their home field.

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Best Fantasy Football Values of 2012

This year's fantasy football "dream team" is highlighted by Minnesota running back Adrian Peterson.

It’s fantasy football Super Bowl time. This week, the majority of leagues across the country will crown a champion who will win bragging rights, trophies, a few dollars, a trip to Vegas, who knows? And while every league is different, there are several key players acquired throughout the season who push a contender over the top, regardless of scoring, league size or any other variable.

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Cincinnati Bengals vs. Philadelphia Eagles Preview and Prediction

Bengals need win on the road against Eagles to keep pace in AFC playoff chase

The Cincinnati Bengals need to bounce back from last week’s disappointing loss to stay in the thick of the race for a playoff spot in the AFC when they take on the Philadelphia Eagles tonight at 8:20 p.m. ET on the NFL Network. The Bengals (7-6) gave up a nine-point lead at home to the Cowboys last week, a defeat that snapped their four-game winning streak and has them on the outside looking in at a wild-card berth right now.

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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Cincinnati Bengals Preview and Prediction

This AFC North rivalry has been very one-sided lately.

Two divisional foes coming off disappointing road losses will meet on Sunday Night Football, when the Cincinnati Bengals host the Pittsburgh Steelers at 8:20 pm EST on NBC. The Bengals dropped to 3-3 on the season last week with a surprising 34-24 defeat in Cleveland to the previously-winless Browns.

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A.J. Green Is Back, But Limit Your Expectations

The Bengals Wide Receiver Won't Continue His Great Season This Week

Cincinnati Bengals receiver A.J. Green looks like he will be a go against in-state rival Cleveland in Week 12. But it’s hard to start him with confidence against the Browns today.

Green, whose last catch was a spectacular 36-yard touchdown against Pittsburgh in Week 10, missed last week and the final three quarters against the Steelers after he hyper-extended his knee on the scoring play.

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A.J. Green is Out; Should Be On Your Bench Today

The Bengals rookie phenom has two injuries that will sideline him today

Update: A.J. Green has been ruled officially out for today's game against the Ravens. Ray Lewis has also been ruled out.

A.J. Green has been a fantasy stud all season, but he's listed as doubtful for today's game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Not only does he have a hyperextended knee, but he also has a deep bone bruise to go along with it.

Oh, and did we mention that the Bengals and Green are going up against the Baltimore Ravens monster defense?

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Should You Bench AJ Green Today Against Pittsburgh?

Can you really send fantasy football’s seventh-best receiver this season to the bench in Week 10?

If I’m an A.J. Green owner, and I am in one league, I am really, really considering doing just that.

The Cincinnati Bengals’ rookie receiver, along with his rookie quarterback, Andy Dalton, will be facing the Pittsburgh Steelers and their Dick LeBeau-led defense for the first time together.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 10

A look at every NFL game for Week 10, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick preview of every game on the NFL schedule for Week 10, along with the consensus picks of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: