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Texans, Bengals among value bets to win the AFC

May 22, 2026 11:17 AM

Vaughn Dalzell and Trysta Krick dive into the futures market for the top seed in the AFC for the 2026-27 NFL season, highlighting the Bengals and Texans as value bets well before season's start.

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