The AFC North is one of the most intriguing divisions this season, and it's going to get even spicier with the latest Hard Knocks series.
The Hard Knocks in-season series follows the AFC North as the Steelers and Ravens battle for the division crown. Pittsburgh has been a pleasant surprise, holding a 9-3 record for the division lead. The Steelers essentially ended the Bengals' playoff hopes in Week 13 with a 44-38 victory.
WATCH: Hard Knocks in-season series LIVE on Max
While the Steelers have made the divisional race entertaining, Hard Knocks selected the in-season series long before the regular-season began. Many anticipated the Bengals and Ravens to battle for the crown with quarterbacks Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow leading the way. Instead, it's Russell Wilson and Justin Fields who have gotten the Steelers atop the leaderboard.
Along with the frontrunners, the series will follow the Bengals and Browns, who are nearing playoff elimination. Buckle up for some rivalries, tension and playoff races in this new series of Hard Knocks.
The Sporting News has all the details on the Hard Knocks in-season schedule.
Hard Knocks in-season schedule 2024
- Episode 3 air date: Tuesday, Dec. 17
- Air time: 9 p.m. ET
Episode 3 will air at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Dec. 17. There are six total episodes in this season of "Hard Knocks."
| Episode | Air date | Time (ET) | TV channel | Live stream |
| Episode 1 | Dec. 3 | 9 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| Episode 2 | Dec. 10 | 9 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| Episode 3 | Dec. 17 | 9 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| Episode 4 | Dec. 24 | 9 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| Episode 5 | Dec. 31 | 9 p.m. | HBO | Max |
| Episode 6 | Jan. 7 | 9 p.m. | HBO | Max |
How to watch AFC North 'Hard Knocks'
- TV channel: HBO
- Live stream: Max
New episodes of "Hard Knocks" will air exclusively on HBO. They can also be streamed on Max after the original airdate.
How have HBO's Hard Knocks featured teams fared?
Omitting the highlight-only series in 2011, eight Hard Knocks teams have made the postseason. The most recent playoff qualifier was the 2023 Dolphins, who finished 11-6 but lost to the Chiefs in the wild-card round.
Here's how the teams that have been on "Hard Knocks" have fared:
| Year | Team | Record |
| 2001 | Baltimore Ravens | 10-6* |
| 2002 | Dallas Cowboys | 5-11 |
| 2007 | Kansas City Chiefs | 4-12 |
| 2008 | Dallas Cowboys | 9-7 |
| 2009 | Cincinnati Bengals | 10-6* |
| 2010 | New York Jets | 11-5* |
| 2012 | Miami Dolphins | 7-9 |
| 2013 | Cincinnati Bengals | 11-5* |
| 2014 | Atlanta Falcons | 6-10 |
| 2015 | Houston Texans | 9-7* |
| 2016 | Los Angeles Rams | 4-12 |
| 2017 | Tampa Bay Buccaneers | 5-11 |
| 2018 | Cleveland Browns | 7-8-1 |
| 2019 | Oakland Raiders | 7-9 |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Rams | 10-6* |
| 2020 | Los Angeles Chargers | 7-9 |
| 2021 | Dallas Cowboys | 12-5* |
| 2021 | Indianapolis Colts | 9-8^ |
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 9-8 |
| 2022 | Arizona Cardinals | 4-13^ |
| 2023 | New York Jets | 7-10 |
| 2023 | Miami Dolphins | 11-6*^ |
| 2024 | New York Giants | — |
| 2024 | Chicago Bears | — |
| 2024 | AFC North | —^ |
*Made playoffs
^ In-season edition
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