Steelers, AFC North HBO ‘Hard Knocks’ 2024: Best Fan Tweets, Memes from Episode 6

Andrew PetersJanuary 8, 2025

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This week’s episode of Hard Knocks: In Season with the AFC North took fans through the final week of the regular season as some teams prepared for their last game before playoffs while others tried to secure a spot in the postseason.

The Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers had a somewhat stress-free week having already secured a playoff spot, while the Cincinnati Bengals had to win and rely on external factors to sneak into the postseason.

Meanwhile, the Cleveland Browns went into the final week of the regular season just hoping to end the year on a positive note having already been eliminated from the playoffs.

There was something at stake in Week 18 for Baltimore and Pittsburgh however, as an AFC North title was on the line. Ravens coach John Harbaugh got the episode started with a fiery speech to motivate his team.

Zachlo Ren @FearThaDarkSideHarbs speech Monday morning of Browns week? Hell yea. More of that this week baby!!! #HardKnocks

It was a somewhat tense atmosphere for the Steelers as they looked to snap a three-game losing streak, but that didn’t stop head coach Mike Tomlin from making some jokes.

Cheryl 👩🏼‍💻🇺🇸 #GoDawgs @ShadowShookCoach Tomlin to Darnell Washington: “that’s why I went to Athens to get your big ass” 😂😂 #HardKnocks #DGD

In Cincinnati, the red-hot Bengals prepared for a cold environment against Pittsburgh. The Bengals ultimately did their part by beating the Steelers, but didn’t get the losses they needed from other teams to get to the playoffs. Still, it was a tremendous season for stars Joe Burrow and Ja’Marr Chase.

NFL Films @NFLFilmsDance if you’re a triple crown winner 😏#HardKnocks | @Real10jayy__ pic.twitter.com/KDnha9OC8v

NFL Films @NFLFilmsEnding on a high note 😃#HardKnocks | @Bengals pic.twitter.com/P83Og0tY0e

Mimi a journey of Synths and Sensibility @mimidancerLooks like the Chiefs practice squad was no match for the Broncos. Poor Bengals. #HardKnocks

Austin Elmore @autyelmoreWhat a gut-wrenching final 10 seconds of #HardKnocks. Man. #Bengals

Cameron Sample @CamSample3954The end of that Hard Knocks episode pic.twitter.com/vanQPPiiPB

This week’s episode also showed a hilarious moment as Cleveland prepared to face the Ravens. The Browns got a kick out of seeing a photo of star Myles Garrett when he was 14.

Sports on Max @SportsonMax💪💪💪#MylesGarrett #Browns #HardKnocks #NFL pic.twitter.com/eUb90lyvYU

NFL Films @NFLFilmsMyles was really 14 in this picture 😮#HardKnocks | @Flash_Garrett pic.twitter.com/RYNl0AlU45

Junior @DeucesJrMyles Garrett is an alien…No way a 14/15 year old kid should look like that! #HardKnocks

It wasn’t much of a surprise to see the Ravens beat the Browns to secure an AFC North title, but the matchup gave fans a wholesome moment between Roger Rosengarten and Garrett.

NFL @NFLRoger Rosengarten: “I know I’m a nobody… but could I get that jersey after?”

Myles Garrett’s response is so pure 🥹 #HardKnocks pic.twitter.com/8mVCIkMhXx

~Melissa~ @EYE__LUV_ONIKALoved that moment with Myles Garrett and Rosengarten #HardKnocks

“Johnny” @BlakeKnowsBallThe @Flash_Garrett interaction with Roger Rosengarten on Hard Knocks was just great stuff. What a class act

The Bengals and Browns’ seasons are now over, but the Ravens and Steelers still have work to do. The two teams will face each other in this week’s wild-card round, which should make for an exciting episode of Hard Knocks.