Who will come out on top in the highly competitive AFC North race? Which teams will earn wild-card spots in the playoffs? Cynthia Frelund projects 2024 win totals for each squad in the conference.

The Ravens cemented their spot atop the AFC North, and now will be rooting for the Eagles to defeat the Chiefs on Monday night.

Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Baltimore Ravens fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The AFC North appears to be down to two teams as the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-2) and Baltimore Ravens (7-3) have risen over the Cincinnati Bengals (4-6) and Cleveland Browns (2-7).

That Mike Tomlin has taken to referring to the Baltimore Ravens quarterback with the honorific — “Mr. Jackson,” the Pittsburgh Steelers coach calls him — is a show of respect for a two-time MVP who appears to be on his way to winning the award for a third time.

Lamar Jackson has taken the load management approach to Ravens practice over the past few weeks. Baltiomre's star quarterback was a limited participant on Thursday with a knee injury and rest day.