AFC North – Week 10 Divisional Recap
The Steelers are dominating the division, with a 3-0 divisional record and a 2 game lead over the Ravens. The Ravens, Bengals, and Browns all lost this week.
Pittsburgh Steelers 7-2
Baltimore Ravens 4-5
Cincinnati Bengals 3-6
Cleveland Browns 0-9
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Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers overcame a slow start in Indianapolis to beat the Colts 20-17.
What they did well
The Steelers scored 17 unanswered points in the second half. Ben Roethlisberger had 2 touchdown passes and a 2-point conversion pass. Ryan Shazier had a key interception in the fourth quarter to set up the game-tying touchdown. The Steelers got to the quarterback for 3 sacks. Chris Boswell hit a game-winning field goal as time expired.
Where they needed improvement
Boswell had an extra point blocked, which is why the Steelers had to go for 2 in order to tie the game in the fourth quarter. He also missed a potential go-ahead field goal with 6:21 left in the game. The defense got bit by a couple of big plays, giving up a pair of 60+ yard touchdown passes.
What is Next
The Steelers come home to face the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football in Week 11.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens had a bye in Week 10.
What is Next
The Ravens travel to Green Bay to face the Packers in Week 11.
Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals lost a heart breaker on the road to the Tennessee Titans 24-20.
What they did well
Andy Dalton threw for 265 yards and 2 touchdowns without an interception. A.J. Green had 5 catches for 117 yards, including a 70 yard go-ahead touchdown with just over 5 minutes to go. The defense had 4 sacks, an interception, and a fumble recovery.
Where they needed improvement
Dalton may not have thrown an interception, but he did lose 2 fumbles. The Bengals had the lead, but just could not make the stop on the last drive. The Titans drove 73 yards on 12 plays to take the lead with 36 seconds left in the game. The Bengals did not have a good day on the ground, which attributed to them having the ball for less than 20 minutes.
What is next
The Bengals will travel to Denver to take on the Broncos in Week 11.
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Cleveland Browns
The Browns could not hold on to a second half lead and fall in Detroit to the Lions 38-24.
What they did well
DeShone Kizer threw for 232 yards and a touchdown and ran for 57 yards and another touchdown. He actually had the Browns up 24-17 in the third quarter. The Browns rushed for over 200 yards, led by Isaiah Crowell with 90 yards and a touchdown.
Where they needed improvement
The Browns could not finish the game and are still without a win. The Lions scored 3 unanswered touchdowns after the Browns took the lead in the third quarter. Kizer had the Browns knocking on the door with a little over a minute to go, but he threw an interception in the end zone that sealed the game for the Lions.
What is Next
The Browns come home to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 11.