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Here are some thoughts on the Cincinnati Bengals' 27-17 victory against the Cleveland Browns at Browns Stadium: What it means: It means the Bengals aren't the worst team in the NFL. The Bengals came in last twice in ESPN.com's Power Rankings, and ...

Here are the most interesting stories Thursday in the AFC North: Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl receiver Roddy White will provide a good test for Baltimore Ravens first-round pick Jimmy Smith. Morning take: This is a tough matchup for Smith before t...

The Cincinnati Bengals are wasting no time getting the Andy Dalton era underway.

The Cincinnati Bengals could not get Carson Palmer to return and mentor rookie quarterback Andy Dalton this season. Therefore, the Bengals went to Plan B Wednesday, agreeing to a two-year contract with veteran quarterback Bruce Gradkowski, who most r...

PITTSBURGH -- Here are some early thoughts on the Steelers' 35-3 victory against the Oakland Raiders: What it means: The Steelers played one of their best games of the season, bouncing backing from an embarrassing loss last week to the New England...

Last week the AFC North blog took a look at five possible destinations for former Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn, and we hit at home run by listing the Denver Broncos No. 2 on the list. So let's continue that hot streak and take a look a...

Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 16: Help wanted: The defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers (7-7) aim to keep their playoff hopes alive in a rivalry game against the Baltimore Ravens (8-6). Pittsburgh needs a lot of help and victories over Ba...

Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesRaiders wide receiver Louis Murphy's touchdown grab in the fourth quarter against the Steelers won the game -- and might have cost the Steelers a chance at the postseason. PITTSBURGH -- Months from now when we look back at...

Here are the most interesting stories Friday in the AFC North: Cincinnati Bengals rookie linebacker Rey Maualuga is still going strong, making all 11 starts so far in his rookie year. Morning take: I'm no scout, but it was pretty easy for me t...

Here are seven notes and observations from an awful Week 11 in the AFC North: Drew Hallowell/Getty ImagesThe Steelers should take a long look at free agent quarterback Jeff Garcia. If I'm the Pittsburgh Steelers, the first free agent I'm c...

Here are the most interesting stories Monday in the AFC North: Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger says he felt alright after suffering a blow to the head in an overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Morning take: The player u...

» NFC Final Word: East | West | North | South » AFC: East | West | North | South Five nuggets of knowledge about Week 11: No 'Sizzle' for Baltimore: The Baltimore Ravens have been inconsistent rushing the passer this season, and their defense w...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Wednesday in the AFC North: Running back Cedric Benson doesn't know if the Cincinnati Bengals will retain him in free agency. Morning take: The price tag for Benson w...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Let's see who's hot and who's not in the AFC North division: Who's hot? 1. Baltimore Ravens Kudos to the Ravens, who qualified for the final wild card in the AFC with Sunday's 27-7 victory over the Jacksonville Jagu...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Here are the most interesting stories Friday in the AFC North: Rap superstar Lil Wayne picks the Baltimore Ravens to win the Super Bowl. Morning take: Listening to his lyrics, Lil Wayne is definitely a risk taker. Le...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker PHILADELPHIA -- The rout is on at Lincoln Financial Field. The Philadelphia Eagles have been dominant, marching up and down the field and taking a 17-3 lead in the second quarter. Cleveland Browns quarterback Ken Dor...