The AFC North Plot
For the first time ever, HBO and NFL Films will follow all four teams in the AFC North for their annual Hard Knocks: In Season, aiming to chronicle the inner workings of the rough-and-tumble quartet of squads. The new episodes will feature the Baltimore Ravens, Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns and Pittsburgh Steelers, members of the first division to finish with nothing but winning records, achieved in 2023.
Hard Knocks: In Season The AFC North aired on December 3rd, 2024.
The AFC North Episodes
1. Episode 1
After a snowy loss in Cleveland, Mike Tomlin and the Steelers look to get back to the "business of winning" as they head into a classic AFC North showdown vs. the Bengals. Meanwhile, the Ravens and struggling kicker Justin Tucker prepare for the Eagles.
2. Episode 2
Browns QB Jameis Winston reflects on his NFL journey as the team gameplans for their second battle vs. the Steelers in three weeks; Joey Porter Jr. talks about his family's deep Steelers roots; the Bengals head to Dallas for Monday Night Football.
3. Episode 3
Roquan Smith and the Ravens look fully-charged coming off their bye week. Browns defensive back Denzel Ward on his path to Cleveland. Ja'Marr Chase and the Bengals look to get back in the playoff race. Russell Wilson leads the Steelers into Philadelphia.
4. Episode 4
It's "rivalry week" in the AFC North as the Browns face the Bengals, while the Steelers and Ravens battle for the divisional crown.
5. Episode 5
The Steelers and Ravens close out a schedule crunch--3 games in 11 days--with Christmas day games vs. the Chiefs and Texans, respectively.
6. Episode 6
The final week of the regular season is here. For the Ravens, a win over the Browns gives them the AFC North crown. Minkah Fitzpatrick and the Steelers look to turn things around vs. the red-hot Bengals who need a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.
7. Episode 7
Wildcard Weekend is here. In the AFC North, it comes down to Ravens vs. Steelers in the season's third installment of football's best rivalry. Meanwhile, the Browns and Bengals try to figure out where things went wrong.
8. Episode 8
Only one AFC North team remains standing: the Baltimore Ravens. Head coach John Harbaugh and defensive coordinator Zachary Orr turn their focus to their divisional-round battle in Buffalo, NY where they face harsh weather and an explosive Bills team.
