AFC North – Week 6 Divisional Recap
The Steelers are back on top with the Ravens falling a game behind. The Bengals had a bye week and the Browns are, well, the Browns.
Pittsburgh Steelers 4-2
Baltimore Ravens 3-3
Cincinnati Bengals 2-3
Cleveland Browns 0-6
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers went into Kansas City and handed the Chiefs their first loss of the year by the score of 19-13.
What they did well
Le’Veon Bell broke out for 179 yards and a touchdown, helping the Steelers keep Alex Smith and the Chiefs off the field. Antonio Brown also had a spectacular day with 8 catches for 155 yards and a touchdown. The Steeler defense had a good game. They started the scoring when the snap got past Smith and out of the end zone for a safety. The Steelers held rookie sensation Kareem Hunt to just 21 rushing yards, by far his lowest total of the year.
Where they needed improvement
The Steelers need to get better at not giving the ball away. Ben Roethlisberger did not throw 5 interceptions like he did last week, but he did throw 1. After the safety, the Chiefs managed to recover the free kick without any Steelers touching the ball. That led to a Kansas City field goal.
What is Next
The Steelers host the Cincinnati Bengals, who are coming off their bye week, in Week 7.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens got beat at home by the Chicago Bears, 27-24 in overtime.
What they did well
Special teams came up big for the Ravens this week. Bobby Rainey ran a 3rd quarter kickoff back 96 yards for a touchdown and Michael Campanaro ran a 4th quarter punt back for a 77 yard touchdown to tie the game at 24. The Ravens defense held Mitch Trubisky to just 113 yards through the air, and they got to him for 4 sacks on the day. Matt Judon led the way with 12 tackles and 2 sacks.
Where they needed improvement
Joe Flacco threw 2 interceptions, including one to Adrian Amos, who ran it back for a 90 yard touchdown. They gave up 2 touchdown passes, with one coming from running back Tarik Cohen. Jordan Howard ran wild against the Ravens, racking up 167 yards on the ground. The Ravens allowed the Bears to drive from their own 7 yard line to set up a 40 yard field goal with just over 2 minutes remaining in overtime.
What is Next
The Ravens head to Minnesota to face the Vikings in Week 7.
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Cincinnati Bengals
The Bengals had a bye week in Week 6.
What is next
The Bengals travel to Pittsburgh to face the Steelers in Week 7.
Cleveland Browns
The Browns went into Houston and came out with another loss as the Texans won 33-17.
What they did well
The Browns combined for 134 yards on the ground, including 36 yards from Kevin Hogan. Their running game helped them win the time of possession battle. Jason McCourty got the Browns into the end zone with a 56 yard interception return in the 4th quarter.
Where they needed improvement
Hogan only contributed 140 yards though the air and threw 3 interceptions, including one that was run back for a touchdown. The offensive line, so good on the run this week, allowed 4 sacks. The Browns pass defense gave up 3 touchdowns. The Browns did score 2 touchdowns in the 4th quarter, but it was way too little, way too late, as the Browns remain winless after 6 games.
What is Next
The Browns host the Tennessee Titans in Week 7.
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