Ravens Remain Alive in AFC North

The Baltimore Ravens rolled to a 28-6 win over the Miami Dolphins as Lamar Jackson returned from injury and the defense pitched a second-half shutout, and the team is now 3-5. Despite the losing record, Baltimore remains alive in the AFC North with five division games left, including two against Pittsburgh. The AFC North has tightened into a three-team race: the Pittsburgh Steelers sit at 5-3, the Cincinnati Bengals have slipped to 3-6, and the Browns are near the bottom, leaving a small margin for error down the stretch. Across the conference, the Denver Broncos have surged to 7-2 and are being projected for playoff odds roughly in the mid-80s to 90% range. League-wide parity means contenders such as the Colts and Patriots have emerged while traditional powers have been inconsistent, so the postseason outlook remains fluid. Upcoming division matchups will be critical to how the AFC North and broader playoff picture unfold.