Rodgers climbs record book in Week 5, AFC North roundup

The AFC North came close to a clean sweep on Sunday: three wins in four games, highlighted by a record-book move from Aaron Rodgers and a game-changing burst from the Bengals defense.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Rodgers moves up the record book

The Pittsburgh Steelers handled the Indianapolis Colts 34-22 to climb to 3-2. According to CBS Sports, Aaron Rodgers used this Week 5 win to pass Peyton Manning and Ben Roethlisberger in the NFL record book. No additional details were provided on the specific mark, but CBS Sports notes that Rodgers’ big day was a key factor in the victory and in Pittsburgh’s push back above .500.

Cincinnati Bengals: Battle turns the tide in Miami

On the road in Miami, the Cincinnati Bengals pulled out a 31-24 win over the Dolphins. CBS Sports reports that defensive back Jordan Battle intercepted Malik Willis twice in the second quarter after spotting a tell in the Miami quarterback’s throwing mechanics. The outlet adds that Battle’s huge second quarter was likely no coincidence and had a major impact on that stretch of the game. With the win, Cincinnati improves to 3-2 and stays firmly in the divisional race.

Baltimore Ravens: alone on top

The Baltimore Ravens strengthened their grip on first place with a 30-23 victory over the Falcons in Atlanta. At 4-1, they stand alone atop the AFC North. Multiple CBS Sports items leading into the game focused on betting angles around Ravens-Falcons as part of various sportsbook promotions tied to Week 5, underlining how attractive this matchup was for the betting market.

Cleveland Browns: narrow loss to Jets

The Cleveland Browns were the division’s lone losers on the day, falling 17-12 to the New York Jets. The defeat drops Cleveland to 3-2, creating a three-way tie with the Bengals and Steelers behind Baltimore. With three teams at 3-2 chasing the 4-1 Ravens after five weeks, the AFC North race is tightening quickly.