AFC North Recap, Week 5: Ravens seize first place

Week 5 was pivotal for early-season implications in the AFC North. With a victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday night, combined with the Cleveland Browns’ loss earlier in the day, the Baltimore Ravens are now in sole possession of first place.

The Bengals and Browns are now both 2-3, while the Pittsburgh Steelers are alone in the division’s basement at 1-4 after a blowout loss in Buffalo.

Updated standings:

1. Baltimore Ravens 3-2
2. Cleveland Browns 2-3
3. Cincinnati Bengals 2-3
4. Pittsburgh Steelers 1-4

Pittsburgh Steelers

Result: Loss to Buffalo Bills, 35-3

The Steelers were a two-touchdown underdog in Kenny Pickett’s first career start at quarterback.