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AFC North Roundup: Ravens and Steelers start fast while Browns stumble

Three AFC North franchises launched their 2026 campaigns with victories in Week 1, leaving the Cleveland Browns as the lone divisional squad to drop their opening fixture. Alongside positive starts for the Baltimore Ravens and Cincinnati Bengals, the Pittsburgh Steelers secured a 20-13 triumph over the Atlanta Falcons.

J. Watt played a dominant role in the defensive showing at Acrisure Stadium, recording a second-quarter sack and an interception returned for a touchdown that aided quarterback Aaron Rodgers.

Watt's performance placed him alongside Hall of Famer Julius Peppers in league record books for career sacks and interceptions, drawing praise from teammate Patrick Queen amid outside critique.