AFC North Week 4 Wrapup

Steelers vs Vikings (in Dublin, Ireland)

Result: Steelers 24, Vikings 21 Squawka+5ESPN.com+5ESPN.com+5

Highlights / Key Notes:

• RB Kenneth Gainwell rushed for 99 yards and two touchdowns. ESPN.com+1

• QB Aaron Rodgers was very efficient: 18/22, 200 yards, 1 touchdown. ESPN.com+2ESPN.com+2

• His big play came on an 80-yard pass to WR DK Metcalf. ESPN.com+2ESPN.com+2

• The Steelers’ defense was stout: 6 sacks, 3 takeaways, and a critical stop in the final minute on 4th down. AP News+5ESPN.com+5ESPN.com+5

• Minnesota tried to rally late with two touchdowns, but an intentional grounding penalty and an incompletion on 4th down sealed the Steelers’ win. CBSSports.com+4ESPN.com+4ESPN.com+4

Implication: The Steelers improve to 3-1 heading into their bye. CBSSports.com+3ESPN.com+3AP News+3

Lions vs Browns

Result: Lions 34, Browns 10 ESPN.com+5ESPN.com+5CBSSports.com+5

Highlights / Key Notes:

• QB Jared Goff threw two touchdown passes to WR Amon-Ra St. Brown. ESPN.com+2CBSSports.com+2

• Detroit also returned a punt 65 yards for a touchdown by PR Kalif Raymond. ESPN.com+2Free Press+2

• The Browns committed three turnovers, which Detroit converted into 17 points. ESPN.com+2CBSSports.com+2

• QB Joe Flacco struggled: 16/34 for 184 yards, with two interceptions and a fumble. ESPN.com+1

• Cleveland’s lone lead came early (RB Quinshon Judkins 1-yard run), but Detroit took over after that. ESPN.com+1

Implication: The Browns fall to 1-3, and there’s increasing pressure at the quarterback position. steelcurtain+4Wikipedia+4CBSSports.com+4

Ravens vs Chiefs

Result: Chiefs 37, Ravens 20 Arrowhead Pride+3PFF+3Arrowhead Pride+3

Highlights / Key Notes:

• QB Patrick Mahomes threw four touchdown passes. Arrowhead Pride+2Baltimore Beatdown+2

• Chiefs were perfect on fourth down (4/4) and committed no turnovers. Arrowhead Pride+1

• The Ravens, by contrast, turned the ball over (interception + fumble) and struggled to keep up. Arrowhead Pride+2Baltimore Beatdown+2

• QB Lamar Jackson left the game in the 3rd quarter with a hamstring injury, ending with 147 yards and one touchdown. Arrowhead Pride+1

• The Chiefs outgained Baltimore 382 to 360 in total yards and controlled the clock (possession advantage). Arrowhead Pride

Implication: This is a damaging loss for Baltimore, especially with Jackson possibly missing more time. Baltimore Beatdown+1

Bengals vs Broncos

Result: Broncos 28, Bengals 3 ESPN.com+3Cincy Jungle+3ESPN.com+3

Highlights / Key Notes:

• Denver built a 21–3 halftime lead and cruised from there. Cincy Jungle+1

• The Broncos’ rushing game was strong: HB J.K. Dobbins had a 100-yard rushing effort. Cincy Jungle+2ESPN.com+2

• QB Joe Burrow’s absence continues to haunt the Bengals, with the offense failing to generate consistency. ESPN.com+3ESPN.com+3Cincy Jungle+3

• Cincinnati was sloppy: 11 first-half penalties and inability to sustain drives. Cincy Jungle+1

Implication: The Bengals drop to 2-2, and pressure mounts on the coaching staff and front office.