AFC North Week 5 power rankings: Browns lose ground as Steelers build momentum

Dawg Pound Daily published its AFC North power rankings following Week 5, placing the Baltimore Ravens at number one after an overtime victory over the Atlanta Falcons. The Pittsburgh Steelers climbed to second following a 34-22 win over the Indianapolis Colts. The Cleveland Browns dropped to third after losing 17-12 to the New York Jets, while the Cincinnati Bengals ranked fourth despite defeating the Miami Dolphins 31-24.

Michael Haney highlighted Cleveland's offensive struggles, noting that quarterback Deshaun Watson was pressured 22 times by the Jets' defense. Haney also credited the Steelers' rising offensive efficiency and praised Tyler Huntley for leading the Ravens to victory in the absence of Lamar Jackson.