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PITTSBURGH -- Two weeks ago, the defending Super Bowl champion Pittsburgh Steelers were on their deathbed after a woeful loss to the Cleveland Browns. The Steelers fell to 6-7 and players all but admitted their playoffs hopes probably had ended. B...

Here are the most interesting stories in the AFC North: The playoffs hopes of the Baltimore Ravens (7-6) and Pittsburgh Steelers (6-7) improved Thursday night as the Indianapolis Colts (14-0) beat the Jacksonville Jaguars (7-7), 35-31. Morning...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker PITTSBURGH -- With kickoff more than six hours away, expect another cold playoff game Sunday between the Steelers and Baltimore Ravens at Heinz Field. James Walker/ESPN.com ...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Donald Miralle/Getty Images Linebacker LaMarr Woodley, right, is playing well at a critical time for the Steelers. PITTSBURGH -- Steelers Pro Bowl safety Troy...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker I had an epiphany several days ago while trying to get a room key at the front desk of my hotel in Pittsburgh. "So who are you picking this week?" the hotel worker asked. I immediately thought to myself...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker PITTSBURGH -- Nearly every home team was sent packing last week in the NFL playoffs. The exception was the Pittsburgh Steelers, who ran roughshod over the San Diego Chargers, 35-24, at Heinz Field. But can home t...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker and John Clayton Unlike NFC East counterpart Matt Mosley, we don't talk to ourselves here in the AFC North. Instead, we invited Hall of Fame writer and ESPN senior analyst John Clayton to spend time with us t...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker PITTSBURGH -- Here are seven notes and observations from around the AFC North: It was evident that the Pittsburgh Steelers spent a majority of their bye week tightening up their weaknesses. For most of this sea...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker No. 6. Baltimore Ravens (13-5) at No. 2 Pittsburgh Steelers (13-4), Sunday, 6:30 p.m. ET The first meeting was epic. The second meeting was a classic. But the third installment between the Pittsburgh Steelers and...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker Coming off a pair of big playoff wins, here are the most interesting stories Monday in the AFC North: Despite a weekend of upsets, the Pittsburgh Steelers were the only home team to win with a 35-24 victory ove...

Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker The Baltimore Ravens held up their end in the AFC North. Now it's the Pittsburgh Steelers' turn. I know this was never written in the blog, but I had a strong feeling in December that the Ravens and Stee...

Do not expect former San Diego Chargers tailback LaDainian Tomlinson to fit within the AFC North next season. There is no room for him. TomlinsonCurrently the Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers have 1,000-yard rushe...

It's no secret three AFC North teams -- the Pittsburgh Steelers, Baltimore Ravens and Cleveland Browns -- could use help at cornerback next season. Cromartie So here is a name to ponder: Antonio Cromartie. The San Diego Chargers cornerba...

Entering the 2009 season, most AFC North fans felt their teams had a favorable draw against the NFC North and AFC West. But during the year, the Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns all had their struggles ou...

It's obvious that the AFC North is one of the stronger divisions in football. The Cincinnati Bengals (7-2), Baltimore Ravens (5-4) and defending champion Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) have winning records, star power, good quarterback play and hard-n...

Joe Robbins/Getty Images The two top contenders to win the AFC North division title may face off on a Thursday night to begin next season. Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker This much we know: The P...