What happened: Marcus Spears designated the Pittsburgh Steelers as the top team in the AFC North during an appearance on The Rich Eisen Show. Spears pointed to Pittsburgh's recent form alongside divisional injury trouble as the catalyst for the separation.

Why it matters: The division race has tightened as the AFC North race heats up into November. Pittsburgh cemented its standing following a 27-6 victory over the Cleveland Browns.

What to watch: Pittsburgh looks to maintain its divisional edge through the second half of the regular season.