After the Kansas City Chiefs suffered their first loss in 337 days, the competition among the AFC's elite teams has intensified. On a day that featured the Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeating the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills ending the Chiefs' unbeaten streak, the landscape of the AFC appears more competitive than ever. Two key matchups on Sunday provided valuable insights into the state of the AFC. In the early game, the now 8-2 Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the 7-4 Baltimore Ravens. Later in the day, the Kansas City Chiefs took on the Buffalo Bills. Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson has generally excelled as a passer, but he has struggled against the Steelers. In six previous matchups against Pittsburgh, Jackson completed 78 of 132 passes for 870 yards, with four touchdowns and seven interceptions, resulting in a passer rating of 66.8—his lowest against any team. On Sunday, he faced similar challenges, completing just 16 of 33 passes for 207 yards, one touchdown, and one interception, with a passer rating of 66.1. The Steelers have a knack for pressuring Jackson, forcing him to remain in the pocket and limiting his options with tight coverage on his receivers. As the AFC playoff picture begins to take shape, the competition among these top teams is heating up, making every game crucial as they vie for positioning.