The race for the AFC North is usually one of the most grueling battles in all of football. Every season, the Pittsburgh Steelers are pushed to the limit by their division rivals — the kind of competition that keeps them sharp and focused from start to finish. This year is no different, though the road has taken an unexpected turn.
Injuries have reshaped the landscape, with Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sidelined by turf toe. That injury alone had fans across the division thinking that Pittsburgh might have a clearer path to the AFC North crown.