Nine weeks of NFL action are officially in the record books for the AFC North brand of football, and we have a look at where the Pittsburgh Steelers currently rank compared to their divisional rivals.
From the Steelers still standing atop the division following a much-needed Week 9 bye to an injury-ridden Ravens team that just lost their fourth straight game, here's a look at the updated AFC North standings through nine weeks.
AFC North standings after Week 9
- 1. Pittsburgh Steelers: 6-2 (2-1 divisional record)
- 2. Cincinnati Bengals: 6-2 (1-1 divisional record)
- 3. Cleveland Browns: 5-4 (2-1 divisional record)
- 4. Baltimore Ravens: 4-5 (0-2 divisional record)
The Steelers may have enjoyed a Week 9 bye, but the Ravens had an early week as Baltimore took on the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday Night Football, dropping to 4-5 on the season after their 33-10 loss.
The Bengals took on the Falcons in an NFL international game in Madrid, where the Joe Burrow-led passing attack completely
fried Atlanta's secondary. When it was all said and done, the Bengals defeated the Falcons 34-17, advancing to 6-2 on the season.
The Browns, much like the Ravens, suffered a Week 9 loss, dropping to 5-4 on the 2026 season after their 23-22 overtime defeat at the hands of the New Orleans Saints.
The Steelers can solidify their place atop the AFC North with a Week 10 win over the Bengals, which would complete a season sweep of Cincinnati and give Pittsburgh a much more comfortable lead in the divisional race.
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