The AFC North race in 2021 has to be one of the tightest in recent memory. The Baltimore Ravens (8-5) hold a slight lead over the Cleveland Browns (7-6) and Cincinnati Bengals (7-6). Even the Pittsburgh Steelers (6-6-1) aren’t that far out of things with only four games remaining. Not to mention that the AFC Wild Card race is just as close.
With the standings so close, even the slightest slip-up could mean missing the postseason entirely. That seems to be an unfortunate reality for the Ravens and Browns this week as both teams are going to possibly be missing some of their best players.