This past weekend saw all four AFC North teams play each other in-division. In Pittsburgh, the Ravens hung on to earn a road win over the Steelers, again maintaining their fragile lead atop the standings. In Cleveland, the Bengals avenged their blowout loss to the Browns earlier in the season with a 13-point victory — their fifth in a row.
The Browns and Steelers’ slim playoff hopes took a hit with losses, while the Ravens and Bengals continue their apparent collision course for the AFC North crown.
Updated standings:
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Baltimore Ravens
Result: Win over Pittsburgh Steelers, 16-14
The Ravens earned their first victory over the Steelers since 2019, doing so in a predictable gritty, low-scoring fashion.