AFC North
Home to the NFL's hardest-hitting, most physical football. The AFC North features the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, and Pittsburgh Steelers - four teams known for legendary rivalries and smash-mouth defense.
AFC North Teams
About the AFC North
The AFC North, formerly known as the AFC Central, is widely regarded as one of the most physically demanding divisions in the NFL. Known for brutal weather conditions, fierce rivalries, and defensive-minded football, this division has produced some of the league's greatest defensive players and most memorable games.
The Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Browns share one of the oldest rivalries in professional football, dating back to 1950. The Steelers boast an NFL-record six Super Bowl titles, while the Ravens have won two championships since their 1996 inception. The Bengals have experienced recent success with young talent, and the Browns remain one of the NFL's most passionate fan bases despite championship drought.
This division has been home to legendary coaches like Chuck Noll, Bill Cowher, and Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh, as well as defensive masterminds like Dick LeBeau. Hall of Fame players such as Ray Lewis, Joe Greene, Joe Thomas, and A.J. Green have called the AFC North home.
AFC North games are characterized by hard-hitting defense, physical running games, and intense rivalries. Whether it's a snowy December game in Cleveland or a primetime showdown in Baltimore, AFC North football represents old-school, physical NFL football at its finest.