The Pittsburgh Steelers are unraveling, and it’s absolutely glorious for the Baltimore Ravens. After weeks of battling neck and neck in the AFC North, the Ravens now have a chance to take full control of the division, thanks to Pittsburgh’s meltdown.
After holding a two-game lead in the AFC North just a few weeks ago, the Steelers have now dropped three straight, capped by an embarrassing 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. What started as a promising season is quickly becoming a gift to the rest of the division—especially the Ravens.
Baltimore fans got an extra dose of holiday cheer watching Patrick Mahomes slice through Pittsburgh’s defense like a hot knife through butter. Mahomes threw for 320 yards and three touchdowns, sending the Steelers tumbling to 10-6 and out of first place in the division.
The Ravens, sitting at 10-5 with their game against Houston still to come, now control their own destiny. Win out, and the AFC North crown stays in Baltimore.
Pittsburgh’s collapse isn’t just about the losses—it’s how ugly they’ve been. The Steelers have been outscored 90-40 over the past three games, with Russell Wilson looking like a shell of himself. Against the Chiefs, Wilson threw for just 205 yards, one pick, and zero signs that he can lead this team anywhere meaningful in January.
For Baltimore fans, it’s hard not to savor the implosion.
The Baltimore Ravens path to AFC North crown is clear
Here’s where it gets fun. The Ravens now have a golden opportunity to take the division, thanks in part to Pittsburgh’s faceplant. All they have to do is take care of business against the Texans and Browns over the next two weeks.
A win against Houston today would vault Baltimore back into first place and put all the pressure on the Steelers, who close out the season against a desperate Bengals team.
Baltimore isn’t just benefiting from Pittsburgh’s incompetence—they’re hitting their stride at the perfect time. Lamar Jackson is in MVP form, Derrick Henry is bowling over defenders, and the Ravens’ defense has quietly become one of the league’s most disruptive units. Watching the Steelers spiral while the Ravens surge feels like the ultimate holiday gift.
So while Pittsburgh scrambles to figure out how to salvage what’s left of their season, the Ravens are in the driver’s seat. The division is there for the taking, and the Ravens look ready to deliver. For Ravens fans, this Christmas isn’t about giving—it’s about enjoying every second of Pittsburgh’s collapse.