Eight things we learned in Week 14s early games

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*We've officially hit the home stretch of the  Travis D'Arnaud Jersey season, with wild playoff races in both conferences. Here's what we learned from the early games in Week 14: *The AFC North is going to take a while to untangle. Cincinnati had a chance to take control of the division, but in the second half against Pittsburgh. The ' defense just isn't as consistent as previous years, and they can't count on to carry them.Throw in , and there are three AFC North teams within half a game with three weeks to play. The are far from guaranteed to make the playoffs. Their home stretch looks challenging: at Cleveland, vs. Denver, and at Pittsburgh. The ' playoff hopes took a major hit with their lo s to Baltimore. Miami was completely outcla sed against the , with their offensive line overwhelmed by and . The also couldn't New York Mets Jersey  get any pre sure on . Miami will likely need to win in New England next week to keep realistic hopes alive.The will get to 11 wins and likely make the playoffs if they keep holding serve against the NFL's also-rans. They did the job again with .  coach sent out six captains for the team's coin to s today: , , , , and . St. Louis drafted in exchange for the picks they received in the trade. , meanwhile, entered in mop up duty in  Mookie Wilson Jersey a 24-0 lo s to the . St. Louis has won the last two games by the score of 76-0. Despite being 6-7, they are better than plenty of teams that will make the playoffs.Cleveland's decision to stay with will be criticized all week after the . Cleveland's defense e sentially scored 17 points on their own, and Hoyer still couldn't take advantage in a 25-24 lo s. The likely need to win out now for a chance at the playoffs. Indianapolis rarely looks like a complete team, but they are very much alive for a playoff bye. They can clinch the AFC  Tim Tebow Jersey South title next week. The for the first time since Oct. 5. And they are very much alive in the playoff race at 4-8-1. The have lost four straight at home and were booed throughout their 41-10 lo s Sunday. First team to six wins could clinch the NFC South. Atlanta and Asdrubal Cabrera Jersey  New Orleans face off in Week 16. We learned the aren't about to give up their positioning for the 2014 draft. After a 36-7 lo s to the , . The "Around The NFL Podcast" is now available on iTunes! to listen and subscribe.