4 reasons the Ravens look ready to reclaim the AFC North from Steelers
After a frustrating finish to last season, the Ravens appear well-positioned to reclaim control of the AFC North from the rival Steelers.
There is one thing you can be certain of. The Baltimore Ravens didn't forget how last season ended. A Week 18 loss to the hated Pittsburgh Steelers left a sour taste and helped reshape the narrative around both franchises.
After almost two decades, Mike Tomlin and John Harbaugh are both gone. Now, almost three months later, with key changes on both sides of the ball and with a new coaching regime , the division feels up for grabs again. That's what makes this upcoming season so fascinating.
Both teams are entering new eras in different ways. Whichever proves to have found the most clarity will have an upper hand come Week 1 of the 2026 regular season. Right now, that team appears to be Baltimore.
They have doubled down on their identity, reinforcing strengths while addressing key areas. Pittsburgh, meanwhile, feels more like a team searching for answers than one building on certainty. Aaron Rodgers' commitment to another season is again part of the discussion, and in a division where margins are razor-thin, that difference could prove decisive.