Pittsburgh Steelers lose AFC North division lead to Baltimore Ravens
The Pittsburgh Steelers have now fallen behind the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC North standings after Baltimore has ripped off five straight wins during a stretch the Steelers have gone 2-4.
The Steelers had a 2.5 game lead over the Ravens, but after they defeated the New York Jets 23-13 and the Steelers fell to the Chicago Bears 31-28, the Ravens now lead the division by virtue of divisional record.
The Ravens currently sit undefeated in the division, but have not yet played the Steelers. Pittsburgh lost one game to the Cincinnati Bengals on the road, dropping that record to what it now stands at overall.
The Steelers have long been secondary favorites to win the AFC North. Even as the Steelers continued to win, the betting markets did not buy into them and kept the Ravens, who have a soft schedule, as the favorites.
Pittsburgh were favorites for just two weeks on those markets, but they have a chance to correct it. The Steelers will face the Ravens twice from here on out, and a sweep of the Ravens could be a significant gain to winning the division.
With a crowded field for the AFC Wild Card picture, it remains hard to see the Steelers getting an at-large berth, so the AFC North divisional title becomes paramount.
Rams’ Davante Adams drops ‘fun’ truth that will have Aaron Rodgers jealous
When Davante Adams is happy, the Los Angeles Rams are dangerous.
That’s exactly what happened on Sunday, as the Rams routed the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 34-7, at SoFi Stadium. Adams had himself an enjoyable evening, scoring two touchdowns on five carries and 62 yards.
The 32-year-old wide receiver and Matthew Stafford set the tempo early, giving Los Angeles the big lead at halftime, 31-7. From there, the Buccaneers didn’t stand a chance, especially with
The Rams claimed the solo lead in the NFC with a 9-2 record, including 5-1 at home.
After the game, Adams, who increased his league-leading touchdown catches to 12,
“Davante Adams said he’s having the most fun he’s ever had playing football,” reported ESPN’s Sarah Barshop.
Adams joined the Rams in the offseason on a two-year deal worth $44 million. He was coming off a brief stint with the New York Jets, where he was reunited with
They, however, failed to replicate the success they had during their stint with the Green Bay Packers. Being the favorite target of Rodgers, Adams had his productive seasons with the Green and Gold, becoming a two-time All-Pro First Team member and five-time Pro Bowler.
That’s why it’s quite curious to hear him say that his stint with the Rams is the most fun he’s having. But as they say, winning changes everything, and they have been winning a lot. Adams has scored nine touchdowns in their last five games.
Not as fun for the opponents.
