| Cleveland Browns (0-1) at Baltimore Ravens (0-1) |
| Game Details: Sunday, September 14, 1 p.m EST |
| Location: Baltimore, MD |
| Where to Watch: CBS |
The AFC North rivalry between Cleveland and Baltimore takes center stage this Sunday at M&T Bank Stadium. Both clubs enter Week 2 with identical 0-1 records, but their paths to defeat couldn’t have been more different.
The Browns struggled offensively in a disappointing home loss to Cincinnati, managing just 14 points despite having multiple opportunities to control the game. Meanwhile, Baltimore’s collapse against Buffalo showcased both their explosive potential and their troubling tendency to let leads slip away in crucial moments.
Betting Odds
| Team | Spread | Total | Money Line |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Browns | +11.5 (-112) | Over 45.5 | +530 |
| Baltimore Ravens | -11.5 (-108) | Under 45.5 | -770 |
** Odds Courtesy of FanDuel**
Tale of The Tape
| Cleveland Browns | Team Stats | Baltimore Ravens |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | Points Per Game | 40 |
| 278 | Passing Yards Per Game | 194 |
| 49 | Rushing Yards Per Game | 238 |
| 17 | Opponents Points Per Game Allowed | 41 |
| 95 | Opponents Pass Yards Allowed | 389 |
| 46 | Opponents Rush Yards Allowed | 108 |
Key Details
Cleveland Browns
The Browns’ offensive performance against Cincinnati left fans questioning whether this team can compete in a loaded AFC North division.
What made Week 1 even more frustrating for Browns fans was watching promising moments get squandered by poor execution. Harold Fannin Jr. emerged as an unexpected bright spot, hauling in seven catches for 63 yards while leading the team in targets with nine. His college production at Bowling Green (117 catches for 1,555 yards) suggests he could be a legitimate weapon if Watson can find consistency.
Baltimore Ravens
The Ravens entered this season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations, and their offensive explosion against Buffalo demonstrated why many experts picked them as AFC favorites. Lamar Jackson looked magnificent in the first three quarters, throwing for 348 yards and two touchdowns while adding another score on the ground.
However, Baltimore’s fourth-quarter collapse exposed the same defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued them in recent seasons. The secondary looked particularly vulnerable in coverage, allowing Josh Allen to pick them apart when the Bills needed to mount their comeback.
Prediction
The Ravens will not let up on the gas, and the Browns lack the moxie to mount a comeback like the Bills were able to. The spread could have been 21 points, and the pick still would be the Ravens. This will be a blowout.
