The Pittsburgh Steelers will enter Week 5 of the 2025 NFL season in sole possession of first place in the AFC North.
The Steelers had a successful trip to Ireland in Week 4 after notching a 24-21 victory over the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday morning.
The Cincinnati Bengals had a chance to hold on to the top spot in the division after going into the week in first place, but they threw up an absolute stinker against the Denver Broncos on Monday night.
The Steelers were the only AFC North team to earn a win in Week 4.
The Baltimore Ravens were crushed by the Kansas City Chiefs, and the Cleveland Browns were blown out by the Detroit Lions.
With those results, here's how things shake out in the AFC North standings going into Week 5.
AFC North standings
1. Pittsburgh Steelers: 3-1
2. Cincinnati Bengals: 2-2
3. Baltimore Ravens: 1-3
4. Cleveland Browns: 1-3
Now, the Steelers aren't even close to having the division wrapped up yet, but they are far and away in the best position to win the AFC North this season.
That's because the rest of the division is a mess.
The Browns just stink, plain and simple, the Ravens are extremely banged-up and now Lamar Jackson's status is up in the air with a hamstring injury.
In Cincinnati, the Bengals might not have Joe Burrow for the rest of the season due to a serious turf toe injury and Jake Browning has been a total disaster over three games.
The Steelers will enjoy this weekend on their couch thanks to a bye in Week 5.
Meanwhile, the Ravens will host the Houston Texans, the Bengals will be at home against the Detroit Lions and the Cleveland Browns head overseas to take on the Minnesota Vikings.
It's not crazy to think all three teams could lose once again.
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