AFC North NFL Tickets

Starting out as the legendary AFC Central, the AFC North has been home to some of the most epic and brutal games in NFL history. The heated rivalries between the Cleveland Browns and Cincinnati Bengals engineered by iconic coach Paul Brown was the basis for the status that the AFC North achieved. The dynasty of the Terry Bradshaw led Pittsburgh Steelers is also a key building block of the AFC North’s history. A common thread through all the eras is a reliance on the power run and aggressive defense.

Most modern defensive football schemes have their roots in the AFC North. Defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau of the Pittsburgh Steelers pioneered the 3-4 defense and the zone blitz. Rex Ryan of the Baltimore Ravens also helped revolutionize the 4-3/3-4 hybrid defense. Both of these defensive gurus led to both AFC North Championships and Super Bowl victories. The focus on defense has also given the AFC North countless Hall Of Fame players on the defensive side of the ball.

Parity has run wild in the AFC North since its rebranding in 2002. Only the new version of the Cleveland Browns has not won the AFC North Title in that time, but the Brownies are quickly becoming an elite team. The Pittsburgh Steelers have taken the most AFC North Titles in recent years and are the defending champs. In contrast to the defense-first teams, the Cincinnati Bengals prefer to spread the ball around with a wide open offensive attack. The differing style has given the Cincinnati Bengals much success in the AFC North.

The AFC North is also played completely in open air stadiums. This means that the run to the playoffs in the winter months will not only be physical contests but will be held in freezing snow games. The ice and wind will give the tough play of the AFC North even more of an epic feel. Make sure to get your seat to all the physical football action when you order your AFC North NFL tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!