AFC North Standings: Bengals survive Titans scare; Steelers take first place
Pittsburgh rolls past Cleveland for division lead.
The Cincinnati Bengals secured a dramatic 43-36 overtime victory over the Tennessee Titans, thanks to Joe Burrow's six touchdown passes, including a game-winning nine-yard scramble. Despite the win, the Bengals' defense struggled, mirroring last season's issues, and surrendered 36 points in regulation. The Titans took an early 13-0 lead in the first quarter, capitalizing on a Bengals defense that failed to stop Tennessee's running game.
Burrow's performance was a mixed bag, with five touchdown passes and three interceptions, as Cincinnati's offensive firepower was often countered by Tennessee's relentless offense. The Steelers, on the other hand, dominated the Cleveland Browns 27-6, showcasing a dominant ground game and a stifling defense that secured the AFC North lead.
The Browns failed to score a touchdown, falling to 5-3, while the Steelers improved to 6-2. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Ravens suffered a devastating 36-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, with their quarterback room in turmoil. Quarterback Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury and never returned, while backup Tyler Huntley also got injured, forcing third-stringer Joe Fagnano to start.
The Bills now lead the division with a 6-1 record, while the Ravens face mounting questions about their offense and quarterback health.
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