Patrick Queen Says 'It Sucks' Steelers Lost AFC North Lead amid Aaron Rodgers' Injury

The Pittsburgh Steelers (6-5) have lost four of their last six games and, in the process, have fallen behind the Baltimore Ravens (6-5) for the top spot in the AFC North based on divisional record.

Worse, veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers is dealing with a fractured left wrist, though there remains hope he'll return next week. But the season has taken a disappointing turn since the team's 4-1 start, and the Steelers know it.

"It sucks," linebacker Patrick Queen told reporters while talking about the blown lead in the division. "Definitely sucks. But at the end of the year, there's going to be a lot of implications. More intense football, so can't wait."

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The Steelers had a window to put a lot of distance between themselves and the Ravens earlier in the season. Baltimore got off to a 1-5 start, hampered by injuries all over the roster, including to quarterback Lamar Jackson.

But while the Steelers have faltered, the Ravens have reeled off five straight wins, seemingly salvaging their season in the process. The good news for Pittsburgh is that it still gets two cracks at the Ravens down the stretch.

"The hourglass is going and the sand's falling through," defensive lineman Cam Heyward told reporters. "There's not a lot of time for mistakes."