The Browns and the Steelers share the AFC North lead at 5-2, with the Browns ahead on tiebreakers.
The Statz season simulation makes the Bengals favourites to win the AFC North.
The next division game is the Cleveland Browns at the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET.
Since 2018, the Ravens have won the AFC North four times, most recently in 2024.
AFC North standings 2026
Frequently asked questions
Who is leading the AFC North in 2026?
The Browns and the Steelers share the AFC North lead at 5-2, with the Browns ahead on tiebreakers.
Who won the AFC North in 2025?
The Pittsburgh Steelers won the AFC North in 2025 with a 10-7 record, earning the AFC's No. 4 seed, and lost in the Wild Card round to the Houston Texans.
Who is favoured to win the AFC North in 2026?
The Statz season simulation makes the Cincinnati Bengals the favourites to win the AFC North in 2026.
When is the next AFC North game?
The Cleveland Browns visit the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 8 on Sunday, November 1 at 1:00 PM ET.
Who has won the most AFC North titles since 2018?
Since 2018 the AFC North has been won by the Baltimore Ravens four times (2018, 2019, 2023, 2024), the Pittsburgh Steelers twice (2020, 2025) and the Cincinnati Bengals twice (2021, 2022).
What are the AFC North records in 2026?
The Browns 5-2 (2-0 in the division), the Steelers 5-2 (1-1 in the division), the Bengals 4-2 (1-1 in the division) and the Ravens 4-3 (0-2 in the division).
Who is last in the AFC North?
The Baltimore Ravens are bottom of the AFC North at 4-3.
Which AFC North team has the best point differential?
The Cincinnati Bengals at +41, scoring 163 and allowing 122.
How are ties broken in the AFC North standings?
When division rivals are level on record, the NFL separates them by head-to-head record first, then record in division games, then record in common games, then record in conference games, and after that strength of victory and strength of schedule. The division winner is guaranteed one of the conference's top four playoff seeds and at least one home playoff game.