With the loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 11 in the rearview, and three AFC-North-matchups on tap including this week against the Cincinnati Bengals, I wanted to look at some important data points, focusing on the division. First, the current standings:
Pittsburgh has dropped to third in the AFC-North (2-1 division-record), swapping places with the Browns (3-2 division-record) and leaving the Steelers with an even 1-1 record against Cleveland, following the tough loss sans starting QB Deshaun Watson.
There’s a similar feeling going into the Cincinnati game this week, who are without starting QB Joe Burrow, and one-win beneath Pittsburgh in the standings going into the game on Sunday.