The Pittsburgh Steelers have done next to nothing to warrant their spot at the top of the AFC North. The injuries derailing Cincinnati and Baltimore have played to Pittsburgh’s benefit, leaving the division in their hands.
Then, there are the Cleveland Browns. While Pittsburgh has found new opportunities during its off week, the Browns have already punted on the 2025 season.
The 1-4 Browns announced on Tuesday that they have traded quarterback Joe Flacco, who started the first four games of the season, to the Bengals in a rare interdivision move, leaving the team with two rookies and an unavailable Deshaun Watson in the quarterback room.