If you read off the current standings to a Steeler fan before the season began, they’d have no complaints for you. The Steelers lead the AFC North at 3-1, just ahead of the 2-3 Bengals. Cincinnati’s not in good shape, losers of three straight and now employing Joe Flacco as their starting quarterback.
However, things are even worse for the Ravens and Browns. The former were expected to win the division, and still are by some, but now sit at 1-4 while Lamar Jackson continues to deal with an injury. Cleveland shares the same record, and they would need to beat the Steelers this week to have any shot.