Posted by ESPN.com's James Walker
Here are the most interesting stories in the AFC North:
- It was reason for celebration Sunday as the Cincinnati Bengals got their first win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, 21-19.
Morning take: This provides some positive karma for Cincinnati going into the bye week. Perhaps this could give the Bengals enough confidence to play spoiler in the second half of the season.
- The Baltimore Ravens have been underrated all year. But at 5-3, they are gradually earning respect following Sunday's 37-27 victory over the Cleveland Browns .
Morning take: The Ravens showed a lot of character by scoring 24 unanswered points. If Baltimore continues to score at this clip this team will be tough to beat.
- With the Browns' loss, some in Cleveland believe it's time to switch to backup quarterback Brady Quinn.
Morning take: This is a week premature. The Browns have too short a week to make drastic changes with a Thursday game against the Denver Broncos. But if Cleveland loses Thursday, changes should be made.
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Walker joined ESPN.com in 2008 after three seasons covering the Cleveland Browns for the Columbus Dispatch. He also covered the Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Cavaliers at the Dispatch. Walker grew up in Hyattsville, Md., before attending Temple University, graduating in 2001 with a B.A. in communications and mass media. He resides in the Cleveland area.