What has happened to the AFC North?
Two seasons ago, the division posted a 38-25-1 combined record—poor Cleveland finished in last place with a 7–9 record—and the Steelers, Bengals and Ravens all qualified for the playoffs. Last year, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati played on into January again after locking down 22 regular-season wins between them.
In 2016, the outlook is less optimistic, with every team in the division at .500 or worse. It’s not out of the question that the North winds up with a wild-card spot, but it looks more likely that this is a one-bid division, possibly with its champ as the AFC’s four seed.