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AFC North Preview, Week 5: Ravens and Browns look to break first-place tie

Updated Standings: Pittsburgh Steelers Matchup: vs. Indianapolis Colts, 1:00pm EST The Steelers dropped to 2-2 last week with a three-point loss in Cleveland on Thursday. They’ve alternated wins and losses through four games, which is telling of some of their…

By Frank Platko · Baltimore Beatdown

Published: Friday, 9 October 2026 at 8:17 PM

Key Things to Know

The 3-1 Ravens and 3-1 Browns aim to break their tie for first place in the AFC North in Week 5.
Lamar Jackson will miss Baltimore's road game against the Atlanta Falcons due to an ankle injury.
Cleveland travels to face the New York Jets seeking a fourth consecutive victory.

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The Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns enter Week 5 tied atop the AFC North with matching 3-1 records. Baltimore faces the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football without quarterback Lamar Jackson due to an ankle injury, leaving Tyler Huntley to start under center. Meanwhile, Cleveland visits the 1-3 New York Jets looking to extend its three-game winning streak.

Elsewhere in the division, the 2-2 Pittsburgh Steelers host the Indianapolis Colts following extra rest after a Thursday loss. The 2-2 Cincinnati Bengals aim to snap a two-game skid against the winless Miami Dolphins while dealing with injuries to wide receivers Ja'Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

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