Around the AFC North: Heading Into Week 6

You know the Bengals story lines heading into Week 6 of the 2011 NFL season, but how about the rest of the AFC North? When it comes to standings, Baltimore Ravens are in first place with a 3-1 record and a division win. The Bengals are in second place with a 3-2 record and a division win. The Steelers are in third place with a 3-2 record and a division loss and the Browns are in fourth place with a 2-2 record and a division loss.

Here's what's happening around the league:

Baltimore Ravens:

The Baltimore Beat Down has had the following stories in the last week:

• Former Ravens owner Art Modell's wife passed away on the 12th.
• The Ravens are currently fourth in the latest power rankings.
• They explain how the Ravens can beat the Texans in Week 6.
• They share their observations on Joe Flacco.
• They explain that the team still has problems at the cornerback position.

Pittsburgh Steelers:

Behind the Steel Curtain has had the following stories in the last week:

• Ben Roethlisberger was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing five touchdown passes against the Titans.
• Antonio Brown has boosted the Steelers' special teams play.
• Hines Ward has always been a great athlete.
• They do a 2012 mock draft.
• They ask "five burning questions" after the win over the Titans.

Cleveland Browns:

Dawgs By Nature has had the following stories in the last week:

• Colt McCoy approves of Pat Shurmer's decision to start Greg Little at WR and that Evan Moore will get more playing time.
• DE Austin English gets called up after Marcus Benard's motorcycle accident places him on IR.
• They explain how the "hot route" can beat the blitz.
• They predict who the Browns will select with the first four picks in the 2012 draft.