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Ranking NFL's best and worst divisions: New leader emerges entering Week 6

The AFC North has surged ahead as the NFL’s most compelling division entering Week 6, with all four teams boasting winning records and a potential three-way title race shaping up. The Baltimore Ravens, led by new head coach Jesse Minter, have started strongly, including a late-season rally victory in Atlanta with backup quarterback Tyler Huntley at the helm.

Meanwhile, the Cincinnati Bengals—backed by standout performances from quarterback Joe Burrow and receivers Tee Higgins and Ja’Marr Chase—have rebounded from early losses, though their running game remains a liability without Joe Mixon. The Pittsburgh Steelers, under Aaron Rodgers’ farewell campaign, have shown flashes of consistency, with Rodgers throwing three touchdown passes in three straight games and rookie Jaylen Warren emerging as a dual-threat playmaker.

However, the Browns’ recent success appears unsustainable, as their offense struggles on third downs and in the red zone, raising questions about their long-term competitiveness in the division.

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