It's been a volatile NFL season, with more than a quarter of games through Week 9 decided by at least 20 points -- the second-highest percentage during the past dozen seasons.
The AFC North has held up its end of the blowout equation: Baltimore has beaten Pittsburgh by 20 and lost to the Steelers by the same margin. Cleveland beat Pittsburgh by 21. Cincinnati has won or lost three of its games by at least 26.
That volatility has made the AFC North a difficult division to handicap. All four teams have winning records. The Steelers were my pick before the season. The Ravens seemed to have a better shot a couple of weeks ago. The Bengals have fewer defeats than any team in the division, while the Browns are already nearing the 6.5 over-under win total oddsmakers projected for them.
What's up with the AFC North? One general manager, one coordinator and two quarterbacks are here to help handicap the division heading into Week 10. Each has played multiple games against AFC North opponents during the first nine weeks of the season.