2022 NFL Schedule: Top 3 games for every AFC team in the regular season

Best games for each AFC team during the 2022 NFL season

Cincinnati Bengals

Joe Mixon, Joe Burrow and Ja'Marr Chase

#3 - Week 15 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Joe Burrow has quickly emerged as one of the elite NFL quarterbacks after just two years in the NFL. He will get the first opportunity of his young career to face off against the legendary Tom Brady.

#2 - Week 17 vs. Buffalo Bills

This late-season matchup could be crucial to the playoff picture in the AFC. The Bills and Bengals are projected to be two of the top teams in the conference, so they could potentially be battling for home-field advantage.

#1 - Week 13 vs. Kansas City Chiefs

The Bengals defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Conference Championship game for the 2021 season. The rematch is one of the most anticipated games of the 2022 NFL season, as Patrick Mahomes looks to get some revenge on Joe Burrow.

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson

#3 - Week 1 vs. Carolina Panthers

Despite the terrible performances by Sam Darnold all last season, the Carolina Panthers have shown no interest in trading for Baker Mayfield, who the Cleveland Browns are actively shopping. The Panthers also missed out on Deshaun Watson, who the Browns landed instead.

#2 - Week 4 vs. Atlanta Falcons

It appeared that Deshaun Watson wanted to be traded to the Atlanta Falcons during the 2022 NFL offseason before he changed his mind at the last minute and joined the Browns. If he is able to play, the crowd in Atlanta will likely let him hear their frustrations.

#1 - Week 13 vs. Houston Texans

As long as Deshaun Watson is able to play and is not suspended for it, the Browns' Week 13 matchup with the Houston Texans is one of the most anticipated homecoming games of the year. Watson will return to Houston for the first time since sitting out the entire 2021 NFL season.

Baltimore Ravens

Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

#3 - Week 8 vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Baltimore Ravens will face off against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday Night Football in Week 8 of the 2022 season. Lamar Jackson won his only meeting against Tom Brady, so he will look to remain undefeated against the legendary quarterback.

#2 - Week 5 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

The Ravens get their first divisonal game in Week 5 against the Cincinnati Bengals. The Bengals won both of their meetings last season, so the Ravens will try to get back on track.

#1 - Week 4 vs. Buffalo Bills

The last time the Ravens played against the Buffalo Bills was in the NFL Playoffs following the 2020 NFL season. The Bills came out victorious, so the Ravens will now be looking for revenge.

Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris

#3 - Week 1 vs. Cincinnati Bengals

The Pittsburgh Steelers open their season on the road against the Cincinnati Bengals, who are the defending division and conference champions from last year. It's an opportunity for the Steelers to get off to a good start in the 2022 season.

#2 - Week 7 vs. Miami Dolphins

Minkah Fitzpatrick has been one of the best defensive players in the NFL since being traded from the Miami Dolphins to the Pittsburgh Steelers. He will return to face his former team in Miami on Sunday Night Football in Week 7.

#1 - Week 16 vs. Las Vegas Raiders

The Steelers will host the Las Vegas Raiders for a special edition of Saturday Night Football in prime-time on Christmas Eve. Both teams will be looking to return to the playoffs this year after making it there last year.