WILL GRAVES
AP Sports Writer

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn’t ready to say his team plays in the best division in the NFL even with all four clubs in the AFC North over .500.

Tomlin says it will all shake out over the next eight weeks. One thing is for certain, though. The Steelers are in the mix. Pittsburgh (5-3) has won two straight heading into Sunday’s game against Baltimore behind a resurgent offense.

The Steelers averaged over 40 points and 500 yards in victories over Houston and Indianapolis. Tomlin praised the play of a rapidly improving offensive line and the steady hand of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger.

Pittsburgh’s defense remains a work in progress, but has come up with several big plays in recent weeks.

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