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AFC North: 2025 recap, 2026 outlook.
May 26, 2026 · 6 min read · Live data via nflverse
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Deep dive on the AFC North. Final 2025 standings, division dynasty value board, and what shapes 2026.
The AFC North ended 2025 with Pittsburgh Steelers on top at 10-7. Below is the full division standings with point differentials, the most reliable predictor of next-season win regression.
| Team | W-L | PF-PA | Diff | Pct | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburgh Steelers PIT | 10-7 | 397-387 | +10 | 0.588 |
| 2 | Baltimore Ravens BAL | 8-9 | 424-398 | +26 | 0.471 |
| 3 | Cincinnati Bengals CIN | 6-11 | 414-492 | -78 | 0.353 |
| 4 | Cleveland Browns CLE | 5-12 | 279-379 | -100 | 0.294 |
Dynasty implications
Division winners are typically over-valued by dynasty managers in the offseason — recency bias pushes their players up 10-15% in trade markets. The point differential leader (not necessarily the win-leader) is the more reliable dynasty signal.
2026 outlook
The AFC North 2026 schedule features a mix of internal rivalries (six games) and cross-division opponents. Schedule strength varies dramatically — full breakdown at our 2026 SOS analysis.
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