The Steelers were able to get back into the competition for the AFC North division crown after their big win on Sunday.
Entering week six of the NFL had some of these clubs as favorites and the others as underdogs. The Steelers were up against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers, so many assumed that Pittsburgh would lose. The black and gold held their own and were able to pull off the upset this past Sunday and it shocked many that watched.
The rest of the AFC North division saw an even record overall with both the Ravens and Browns falling to their foes. Cincinnati on the other hand was able to overcome their opponent and claim victory when the clock struck zero. Week 7 should have some big games in store for all four of these teams.
Steelers shocked the world by beating Brady and the Bucs
After their past beatdown by the Buffalo Bills just a week prior, this seemed like another David and Goliath scenario for Pittsburgh. Brady was in town for what could be his last appearance playing in the Steel City. The defense was able to do just enough in this team effort to beat the odds and escape the field with a win.
Pittsburgh Steelers (2-4) vs Miami Dolphins (3-3), Sunday at 8:20 P.M. EST
Playing in Florida will not be easy from a conditioning standpoint, but the Steelers should be able to make this a game. The Dolphins are dealing with a lot of injuries and that should give the road team a shot to win this game under the lights no matter if Kenny Pickett is ready to go or not. This is still going to be a huge AFC matchup that will affect both teams hope of making the playoffs later down the line.
Browns continue to slide after their good start to the year
Cleveland is beginning to slip as they lost three times since their big win over the Steelers on Thursday night a handful of weeks ago. Last week saw the Browns lose to the Patriots, who have been starting a rookie quarterback as their starter continues to sit out with injury. Not only did the Browns lose, but they lost by a big margin.
Cleveland Browns (2-4) vs Baltimore Ravens (3-3), Sunday at 1 P.M. EST
Is it too early to call this a “must-win” game for the Browns as they head on the road to take on the Ravens? If Cleveland loses this game, their season might be a complete loss as not only would they lose another conference game, but a big divisional matchup as well. Things are starting to look bleaker as each week passes for this team.
Bengals continue to surge in the right direction in the standings
A lot of things seem to be on the upswing for the Bengals as they continue to stay in games. It seems ok to assume this Cincinnati club is not going to be as good as last season based on their results to this point, but they could win the division still. They had a nice bounce back performance against the Saints after a tough loss against the Ravens.
Atlanta Falcons (3-3) vs Cincinnati Bengals (3-3), Sunday at 1 P.M. EST
Somehow Atlanta remains in the fold of competition to this point as many teams have not seen too much difference in talent. The Bengals should be able to take care of business at home even though they have their own warts to deal with. The Falcons just do not have enough talent to overcome the challenge that Cincinnati poses.
Ravens hang onto their division lead but its starting to slip
Consistency is king when it comes to winning a division in the game of football. Right now, the Ravens have been the most steady of the four teams that call the AFC North home. They were not able to overcome the challenges that the New York Giants posed to them last week and that caused them to slip into a tie breaker with the Bengals.
Cleveland Browns (2-4) vs Baltimore Ravens (3-3), Sunday at 1 P.M. EST
Week 7 will allow for Baltimore to get back on track by facing a lesser opponent at home. Lamar Jackson is still playing great football, but this is not a slam-dunk victory for this club. Cleveland will give them a fight as they desperately need a win to try and stay in the playoff conversation at this early juncture of the season.
The Steelers were able to force their way back into this divisional competition with their most recent win. The AFC North has become tighter as each week passes and clubs remain relevant this early into the season.