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AFC North power rankings: Steelers slip to the bottom, Bengals rise

By Tommy Jaggi

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) runs with a catch before being brought down inside the one yard line by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42).
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Tee Higgins (85) runs with a catch before being brought down inside the one yard line by Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback James Pierre (42). /
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Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8). Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Baltimore Ravens (8-3)

Lamar Jackson did not have a great game against the Browns this week, but somehow the Baltimore Ravens have been doing enough to win football games. While their schedule has been pretty easy as of late (games against the Browns, Bears, Dolphins, and Vikings), they have still taken care of business against teams like the Chargers, Colts, Broncos, and Cheifs this season.

Perhaps the Ravens have had some luck on their side this year, but with some pretty big injuries, this team is still playing well. Baltimore is only an average team in terms of their scoring offense this year (ranked 15th in the NFL, via Team Rankings), but they have a top-10 defense that is currently playing its best football in recent weeks.

Lamar Jackson and the Ravens have a daunting schedule down the stretch. After facing the Steelers in Week 13, they will play the Browns, Packers, Bengals, Rams, and Steelers once more to close out the season.

This is a team that has simply found a way to win games and they could potentially compete for a Super Bowl this year, but I have them falling to the number two spot in my AFC North power rankings.

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