Pittsburgh Takes a Break as AFC North Sinks in Week 5

This week in Pittsburgh, the Steelers enjoyed a bye week, and it might just go down as the best break in NFL history. While the Steelers rested, the rest of the AFC North seemed to be in chaos. Most people had high hopes for the Baltimore Ravens, who were considered Super Bowl contenders this season, but their recent performance has left fans worried. After suffering a stunning 44-10 loss to the Houston Texans, it looks like the Ravens might be contenders for the No. 1 overall pick in the upcoming draft.

The Ravens weren’t the only team struggling. They were one of three teams in the AFC North to walk away with a loss on Sunday, alongside the Bengals and Browns. In light of these disastrous results, they certainly did not receive a good grade for their efforts this week. The weekend was rough for the division as all three teams fell short, leaving the Steelers to bask in their ‘A+’ grade for their well-timed bye.

This unexpected turn of events continues to raise questions about the future of the Ravens, who once seemed poles apart from such an outcome. Coach John Harbaugh will need to gather his team and find ways to regain their form as they look to bounce back from what could be their rockiest moment of the season.

As the situation in the AFC North unfolds, the Steelers may be thanking their lucky stars for timing their rest perfectly. The upcoming weeks will determine if the Ravens, Bengals, and Browns can regroup and turn the season around while the Steelers enjoy their moment at the top.