### **AFC North Is No. 2 in Division Power Rankings**
The AFC North has earned a reputation as one of the best divisions in the NFL. Two years ago, all four teams in the division had a winning record, and three went to the playoffs.
In [NFL.com’s Eric Edholm’s 2025 division power rankings,](https://www.nfl.com/news/2025-nfl-division-power-rankings-nfc-afc-north-reign-supreme-while-nfc-afc-south-bring-up-rear) the AFC North came in at No. 2, behind only the NFC North (Detroit Lions, Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears).
The Ravens, who are seeking an unprecedented third consecutive AFC North title, are among the favorites to win the Super Bowl, while the Cincinnati Bengals and Pittsburgh Steelers are regarded as playoff contenders.
"The clock is starting to tick in Baltimore, but Lamar Jackson remains in his prime and the team had a quietly solid offseason," Edholm wrote. "The question now is whether the Ravens can topple the likes of the Chiefs and Bills for AFC supremacy, but it should shock no one if they ultimately do.
"The real questions in this division are if Cincinnati can bounce back after two playoff-less seasons and whether Pittsburgh really has done enough to load up for a Super Bowl run. The Bengals are a handful offensively but figure to be bound by the limitations of the defense, with reigning NFL sack king Trey Hendrickson still in a contract dispute. Aaron Rodgers seemingly is in a much better situation now than he was with the Jets, but the Steelers still must show they're capable of not only making the playoffs but also winning their first postseason game since January of 2017."
The Cleveland Browns are coming off a 3-14 season, but two of their wins came against the Ravens and Steelers – the top two teams in the division – and their defense has the potential to be formidable.
The AFC North and NFC North battle each other this season, so we'll find out which division reigns supreme.