The Pittsburgh Steelers are the defending AFC North champions, but it was the Baltimore Ravens who eliminated the Steelers in the playoffs last year. This division features three quality playoff squads, and is always up for grabs.

Let's dive into this division team-by-team, and predict how many wins each team will accumulate.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers

It's going to feel pretty weird not having defensive mastermind Dick LeBeau on the sidelines this season. The Steelers don't have the elite defense that they once had, but their offense is by far the best in the division. The Steelers offense ranked No. 2 in the NFL last season thanks to Ben Roethlisberger, Le'Veon Bell, and Antonio Brown. Bell will not play in Week 1 against the New England Patriots because of a suspension. Martavis Bryant, who had eight touchdowns last season, is suspended for the first four games. If the Steelers can just get off to an average start and weather the early storm, they should be fine.

Prediction: 11-5

2. Baltimore Ravens

Expected to give the Steelers a run for their money are the Ravens. This Ravens team may be inconsistent at times, but they've proven they can beat any team in the postseason. The Ravens have the best defense in the AFC North, but losing defensive lineman Haloti Ngata will definitely hurt up front. The very first game of their season will be against Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos in Denver. Closing the season may not be so easy either. The Ravens finish their season with the toughest December of any team. The Ravens will face the Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. Steve Smith, who led the Ravens in receiving yards last year, recently announced this would be his final year before retiring. Joe Flacco and the Ravens should be able to grab another wild card spot.

Prediction: 10-6

3. Cincinnati Bengals

It's now or never for head coach Marvin Lewis. Although we seem to think that every year with his job status. Lewis has led the Bengals to the playoffs the last four seasons but has yet to win a single playoff game. Quarterback Andy Dalton took a step backwards last season throwing just 19 touchdowns, 14 less than 2013. The Bengals defense was very disappointing last season ranking 20th against the pass and 20th against the run. It's only the preseason, but the Bengals haven't looked impressive at all. Even A.J. Green has been struggling. The Bengals are still a quality team, but they will struggle in the AFC North placing third overall. A wild card spot is still possible.

Prediction: 9-7

4. Cleveland Browns

Mike Pettine is in for a rough season. This is an extremely tough division to play in, the Browns haven't improved their roster much at all this offseason, and they have huge concerns at the quarterback position. Josh McCown has so many things he still has to improve upon while Johnny Manziel will miss the remainder of the preseason because of an elbow injury. Browns fans haven't seen their team make the playoffs since 2002, and star wide receiver Josh Gordon is still scheduled to miss the entire season because of his (many) off the field and issues. Thankfully Cleveland fans have the Cavaliers to look forward to.

Prediction: 5-11

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