The last week of the regular season was a fitting end for the AFC North. The Ravens, despite missing seven starters, improved to 14-2 on the year after handedly defeating a Steelers team fighting for postseason contention.
Elsewhere, the Bengals picked up their second and final victory of the season with an upset win over the Browns, who fell to 6-10. Just minutes after the game, it was announced that Cleveland at fired HC Freddie Kitchens, who now becomes the latest victim to the Browns coaching carousel this past decade.