NFL AFC North Standings 2026
AFC North standings for the 2026 NFL season. The Cleveland Browns lead the division at 5-2.
The Pittsburgh Steelers are level with them on record. Inside the division, the records so far are the Browns 2-0, the Steelers 1-1, the Bengals 1-1 and the Ravens 0-2. The Bengals have the best point differential in the division at +41.
Three of the four teams are in playoff position today, the Browns at No. 3, the Steelers at No. 6 and the Bengals at No. 7. The Steelers are the defending champions after winning the AFC North at 10-7 in 2025. The Browns magic number to clinch the AFC North is 11.
| # | Team | W | L | T | PCT | GB | HOME | AWAY | DIV | CONF | PF | PA | DIFF | STRK | L5 | PROJ | MAGIC | NEXT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Cleveland BrownsCLE |
5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | - | 3-0 | 2-2 | 2-0 | 3-2 | 133 | 146 | -13 | W2 | 4-1 | 12 | 11 | @ PIT Sun 11/1 |
| 2 |  Pittsburgh SteelersPIT |
5 | 2 | 0 | .714 | - | 3-0 | 2-2 | 1-1 | 2-2 | 153 | 138 | +15 | W3 | 4-1 | 12 | E11 | vs CLE Sun 11/1 |
| 3 |  Cincinnati BengalsCIN |
4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 0.5 | 1-1 | 3-1 | 1-1 | 3-2 | 163 | 122 | +41 | W2 | 3-2 | 11 | E11 | vs TEN Sun 11/1 |
| 4 |  Baltimore RavensBAL |
4 | 3 | 0 | .571 | 1 | 1-2 | 3-1 | 0-2 | 2-2 | 169 | 167 | +2 | L2 | 3-2 | 10 | E10 | @ BUF Sun 11/1 |
- #
- Place in division
- W
- Wins
- L
- Losses
- T
- Ties
- PCT
- Winning percentage
- GB
- Games behind division leader
- HOME
- Home record
- AWAY
- Away record
- DIV
- Division record
- CONF
- Conference record
- PF
- Points for
- PA
- Points against
- DIFF
- Point differential
- STRK
- Current streak
- L5
- Last 5 games
- PROJ
- Projected final wins at the current rate
- MAGIC
- Magic number: any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division (E = elimination number; 0 = out of the division race)
- NEXT
- Next game
- x
- Clinched playoff berth
- y
- Clinched wild card
- z
- Clinched division
- *
- Clinched division and home-field advantage
- e
- Eliminated from playoff contention
- ▲ ▼
- Moved up or down since the last games
- Playoff cutoff (conference view)
Standings are updated with the completion of each game. Ties count as half a win. Clinch tags use wins-only maths and appear once a spot is mathematically settled.
AFC North clinch watch
Browns5-2Magic number11Steelers5-2Elimination number11Bengals4-2 · 0.5 GBElimination number11Ravens4-3 · 1 GBElimination number10Magic number = any combination of leader wins and second-place losses that clinches the division. Elimination number = how much a chaser can still lose before the title is out of reach.
AFC North Teams
Cleveland Browns5-2 · AFC No. 3Next: @ Steelers, Sun, Nov 1 1:00 PMPittsburgh Steelers5-2 · AFC No. 6Next: vs Browns, Sun, Nov 1 1:00 PMCincinnati Bengals4-2 · AFC No. 7Next: vs Titans, Sun, Nov 1 1:00 PMBaltimore Ravens4-3 · AFC No. 9Next: @ Bills, Sun, Nov 1 1:00 PMAFC North Games
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Recent AFC North Champions
Pittsburgh Steelers10-7 · +102024Baltimore Ravens12-5 · +1572023Baltimore Ravens13-4 · +2032022Cincinnati Bengals12-4 · +962021Cincinnati Bengals10-7 · +84AFC North title history
Since 2021 the AFC North has been won by 3 different teams. The Baltimore Ravens have the most titles in that span with 2. The strongest champion was the Ravens in 2023 at 13-4.
A division title is worth a home playoff game: every division winner is seeded 1 to 4 regardless of record.
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AFC North FAQ
Who is leading the AFC North?
The Cleveland Browns. They are 5-2 as of October 26.
Which teams are in the AFC North?
The Cleveland Browns, the Pittsburgh Steelers, the Cincinnati Bengals and the Baltimore Ravens.
How far back is second place in the AFC North?
The Pittsburgh Steelers are level with the Cleveland Browns on record, and the leader holds the tiebreaker.
How many AFC North teams are in playoff position?
Three as of October 26: the Browns at No. 3, the Steelers at No. 6 and the Bengals at No. 7.
When is the next AFC North game?
Browns at Steelers on Sunday, November 1, Week 8.
Who won the AFC North last season?
The Pittsburgh Steelers, at 10-7 in 2025.
Who has won the AFC North most often recently?
The Baltimore Ravens, with 2 titles in the last 5 seasons.
How is the AFC North winner decided?
Best winning percentage over the regular season. If two teams tie, head-to-head record decides first, then division record, then record in common games and conference record.
Does the AFC North winner make the playoffs?
Yes. Every division winner is seeded 1 to 4 in its conference, regardless of record, and hosts a Wild Card game unless it is the No. 1 seed.
What does GB mean?
Games behind the division leader. A half game means the teams have played a different number of games.
Updated · last result change Oct 25