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Spears Hasn’t ‘Lost Hope’ In Ravens, But ‘Floodgates Have Opened’ For Steelers To Win AFC North

The Pittsburgh Steelers were longshots to win their division before the 2025 season began. Many people expected either the Baltimore Ravens or Cincinnati Bengals to take the AFC North crown. However, through the first four games of the season, the Steelers are in sole possession of first place in the division. The Ravens were seen as a Super Bowl contender, but they’re currently sitting at 1-3. Despite that, former NFL defensive lineman Marcus Spears still believes in the Ravens.

“I still have some hope in Baltimore,” Spears said Tuesday on ESPN’s SportsCenter. “But Pittsburgh, absolutely the floodgates have opened up for them.