AFC North Notebook: Smith runs around 'schoolyard kids'; Tomlin unhappy with 'ridiculous' penalties
Every Monday and Friday, theScore's NFL editors will bring you a roundup of everything you need to know from around the division with the AFC North Notebook.
Baltimore Ravens
Ravens blowout Panthers. Joe Flacco threw for over 300 yards and three touchdowns in the 38-10 victory. Two of those touchdowns went to an inspired Steve Smith, who torched his former team all day.
Smith ran around Panthers like "schoolyard kids." The veteran wide receiver refused to humble himself after the game, telling reporters post game, "I'm 35 years old and I ran around those boys like they were schoolyard kids."
Harbaugh not interested in Michigan job. After a report indicated that the University of Michigan would be interested in John Harbaugh if and when they fire Brady Hoke, Aaron Wilson of The Baltimore Sun reported the coach would not take the job.
Cleveland Browns
Browns can make move against upcoming foes. The Browns are 1-2 but their next five opponents are Tennessee, Pittsburgh, Jacksonville, Oakland and Tampa Bay. That's a stretch of winnable games for a team that needs it.
Brian Hoyer emerges from bye healthy, confident. It appears the Browns are sticking with Brian Hoyer at quarterback, despite the calls for Johnny Football. Hoyer was on injured reserve after three starts last season.
Tashaun Gipson emerging as one of NFL's top ball hawks. The Browns' safety is tied for second in the league with two interceptions but has received very little fanfare from the national media.
Cincinnati Bengals
Devon Still jerseys raise nearly $1M. The feel good story keeps getting better. The Bengals announced Sunday that they've sold nearly 10,000 Still jerseys, approaching $1 million raised for cancer research.
Special teams opening eyes. The Bengals special teams is playing extremely well, ranking second after three games. Two first-round cornerbacks are playing gunner on the unit, including Dre Kirkpatrick.
Gresham a red-zone fix? Execution in the red-zone hasn't been awful but could be a concern for the undefeated Bengals. Jermaine Gresham might be the key to upping production, as he's been a key red-zone target in the past.
Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers let one slip away in Tampa. Unable to finish off the Bucs' in the first half, the Steelers allowed a team that lost 56-14 in Week 3 to hang around. They lost on a last second touchdown.
Tomlin unhappy with team's 'undisciplined' play. The Steelers' head coach characterized the post-play penalties as "ridiculous" and claimed that penalties were a "defining factor" in the game.
Lack of pass rush limiting Steelers defense. With the secondary banged up the Steelers' pass rush needs to be better in an effort to cover for the back end. They had just one sack and four hits on the quarterback Sunday.