AFC North Power Rankings: A photo finish for the Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens

The Pittsburgh Steelers and Baltimore Ravens are neck and neck with two games remaining and the toughest part of their schedule ahead.

Hold onto your hat’s folks, the season is far from over! Week 15 saw each AFC North team earn a victory. The Browns are still in the playoff race, while the Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers are separated by only half a game.

Its been a long season for the Cincinnati Bengals, even after their 30-16 win over the Raiders. Despite the win, the Bengals are officially out of playoff contention. Jeff Driskel went for a mere 130 yards, one touchdown, and one pick.

The real star was joe Mixon, rushing for 129 yards on 29 carries, and two touchdowns. A rough year filled with injuries, close games, and a tough division, proved too much as the curtain has finally closed on this team.

The Bengals face Cleveland this week and would love nothing more than to force the Browns to join them for some postseason time off.

Man, who doesn’t want to see the Cleveland Browns in the playoffs? Well, there’s still a chance after Cleveland beat the Broncos, 17-16. The rookies continue to turn heads, as the Browns are still in contention. Baker Mayfield only threw for 188 yards, two scores, and a pick, but his calm demeanor and leadership on the field was key to the victory. Nick Chubb ran for 100 yards on 20 carries to help eat the clock away. While they need everybody and their mother to lose in order to make the postseason, the Browns have games of their own, this week against the beat down Cincinnati Bengals. Win or lose, watch out for this team in the foreseeable future.

This Baltimore team has no quit. Lamar Jackson is the future of the franchise, after leading his team to a 20-12 win over the Buccaneers. Jackson amassed 226 total yards and a score. Fellow rookie Gus Edwards went for 104 yards on 19 carries, and a touchdown.

Baltimore’s top ranked defense held Tampa Bay to under 250 total yards (241) and recording an interception. The Ravens remain half a game behind the Steelers for the division title, but still hold the #6 seed in the playoffs. Their biggest game of the year comes on Saturday, against the surging Los Angeles Chargers.

It has happened! The Steelers have finally taken down the big bad Patriots, 17-10. The rookie, Jaylen Samuels, had a career day, rushing for 142 yards on 19 carries. Big Ben threw for 235 yards, two touchdowns, and two picks. An unbelievable game, that saw the Patriots hindered by penalties (14, 106) and held to under 100 rushing yards (96).

The Pittsburgh defense stepped up, recording their first interception since week 10. They’re going to need another dominant performance when they travel to the Superdome to meet Drew Brees and the Saints.