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AFC North Preview, Week 9: Steelers on bye, Ravens in desperation mode

Updated Standings: Baltimore Ravens Matchup: vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 8:15pm EST The Ravens lost their third consecutive game last week and, in the process, lost both of their top quarterbacks to long-term injuries. Lamar Jackson returned only to injure his thumb…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM
AFC North Preview, Week 9: Steelers on bye, Ravens in desperation mode
Key Things to Know
  • The AFC North enters Week 9 with Pittsburgh on bye while Baltimore faces Jacksonville in desperation mode.
  • Lamar Jackson is heading to injured reserve and Tyler Huntley suffered a season-ending injury, leaving Joe Fagnano starting.
  • The Cincinnati Bengals travel to Madrid to play the Atlanta Falcons after a 43-36 overtime win over Tennessee.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Ahead of NFL Week 9, Frank Platko previews the AFC North division matchups with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a bye week. The Baltimore Ravens sit at 4-4 and enter a crucial matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars dealing with major quarterback injuries, as Lamar Jackson faces an IR stint with a thumb injury and Tyler Huntley suffered a season-ending turf toe injury, leaving third-stringer Joe Fagnano to start.

Elsewhere in the division, the Cincinnati Bengals travel to Madrid to face the Atlanta Falcons following a 43-36 overtime victory against the Tennessee Titans. Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns prepare to face the New Orleans Saints with backup quarterback Shedeur Sanders likely starting in place of Deshaun Watson, who is dealing with a concussion.

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