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AFC North Week 8 Recap: Steelers take the lead; Ravens lose Lamar Jackson

Week 8 had major ramifications for the AFC North after Lamar Jackson suffered a potentially season-ending injury. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-2) The Pittsburgh Steelers sit atop the division now at 6-2 after a 27-6 win over the Cleveland Browns. Pittsburgh dominated…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 2:46 AM
AFC North Week 8 Recap: Steelers take the lead; Ravens lose Lamar Jackson
Key Things to Know
  • The Pittsburgh Steelers claimed the AFC North lead following a 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
  • Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a potentially season-ending thumb injury during a 36-10 loss to Buffalo.
  • Backup Ravens quarterback Tyler Huntley suffered a season-ending toe injury, prompting Baltimore to agree to trade for Jacoby Brissett.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Pittsburgh Steelers moved into first place in the AFC North with a 27-6 win against the Cleveland Browns, while the Baltimore Ravens suffered a 36-10 defeat against the Buffalo Bills. Baltimore lost quarterback Lamar Jackson to a potentially season-ending thumb injury after just one snap, followed by backup Tyler Huntley sustaining a season-ending toe injury.

Elsewhere in the division, the Cincinnati Bengals edged the Tennessee Titans 43-36 behind five touchdown passes from Joe Burrow. Cleveland dropped from the division lead as quarterback Deshaun Watson was sacked eight times and subsequently entered concussion protocol, while Baltimore announced a trade for quarterback Jacoby Brissett.

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