AFC North Whiparound: Early-season impressions, notable injuries and Week 4 predictions

Beat writers Mike DeFabo, Jeff Zrebiec, Paul Dehner Jr., and Zac Jackson analyzed the AFC North as all four teams hold 2-1 records entering Week 4. The panel highlighted the Cleveland Browns' unexpected early success under head coach Todd Monken following an opening-week defeat and the offseason trade of Myles Garrett. The writers also debated which divisional offense or defense commands the most late-game trust, with Lamar Jackson's Ravens offense and the Steelers' defense receiving strong endorsements.

The discussion addressed mounting roster issues, including the Baltimore Ravens losing multiple centers to injuries, the Pittsburgh Steelers adjusting their secondary after trading Joey Porter Jr., and the Cleveland Browns losing center Elgton Jenkins to concussion protocol. Looking ahead to Week 4, three of the four writers predicted the Pittsburgh Steelers will defeat the Cleveland Browns on Thursday Night Football, while also forecasting wins for the Ravens over the Titans and split projections for the Bengals against the Jaguars.