Predictions Ravens vs. Browns
In tight AFC playoff racing, every week is a “must win” game. But a win tonight will go a particularly long way in helping the Ravens pursue a playoff berth. Slate has a road game against the rising AFC North opponent in Cleveland Brown (9-3).
When these two teams met at the start of the season, it was one-sided. The Ravens (7-5) dominated 38-6 Week 1 wins. Since then, a lot has changed.
“The Ravens have solid contradictions to end the regular season and compete for a wild-card spot, but it will be very hard to pull off even that,” wrote Adrian Charlesis of Beatown, Baltimore. “Compared to Week 1, the Browns are much more advanced because head coach Kevin Stephensky has done a fantastic job of establishing team identity on both sides of football.”
There is a lot of risk for both sides going into Monday night. The Browns are almost a lock to create playoffs, but still have a shot at the AFC North title, while the Ravens can continue their drive for a wild-card berth.
Although the Ravens were unanimously selected for the Week 1 match, pundits are divided on their predictions for Monday night’s departure (15 Big Browns, 27 Big Ravens), and the Ravens are narrowly preferred in Vegas (depending on where you check -1 or -3).
Here is a sample of what is being said about the game:
The Ravens have the advantage in the “must win” game.
NFL Com’s Greg Rosenthal: “My head says Ravens’ defense will be a very serious test. Both offenses are very dangerous while running and vulnerable when running against. Baltimore is still needed for this game and has been in this type of game many more times. Experience wins day by day.”
Pete Prisco of CBS Sports: “It’s a great game for both teams, but it’s very important for the Ravens. It needs a big way for them to keep their playoff hopes alive. But it’s a proving game for the Browns. I think the Ravens will come in. Play in line with their season. I think. “
Michael David Smith in Pro Football Speech: “This is a must-win game for the Ravens, with the Browns surprising in AFC wild-card racing. I see the Ravens pulling something close. “
These are not the only browns from the 1st week
92.3 The Fan Dare Writer: “The Browns’ opener could not have gone any worse than they did 38-6 in Baltimore on September 13. Baltimore and Cleveland have since turned the tide. . “
Aaron Cosinits of Ben Live: “A lot has changed since the Ravens Browns were waxed at the start of the season about three months ago.
Jeff Riston of Browns Wire: “The first week was bizarre. The new coach, the new offense, the modified defense – all in advance and not a real test of fire. The Ravens’ fire, and the Browns investigation failed miserably. The way Stephensky proudly handled his team in the face of humiliating blow loss.”
Ravens need to slow down Nick Soup and Browns’ quick attack.
Matthew Stevens of Ravens Wire: “[A]Supporting this Brown offense of firing on all cylinders will give them a quick attack, forcing the Ravens to get away from their pass rush to stop him, giving the quarterback Baker Mayfield clean bags and time to pick second. Baltimore can’t do everything to stop the trash, but if he has a big game, Ravens’ defense is in trouble everywhere. “
Chris Shisler of Ebony Byrd: “I don’t think the Browns run game will stop at this game. The Ravens have to slow it down. They ‘re so good at running Cleveland football. If the Browns are less than 100 on the ground it should work for Don Martindale to go. . Cleveland is going to make some plays on the ground. “
The return of Mark Andrews will inspire crime.
Jimmy Watkins of Forbes: “Cleveland have allowed the seventh most yards and third receptions and touchdowns of the season to be tight. Andrews has shared six goals in at least the Ravens’ leading 12 games.” Andrews has caught five touchdowns in his last three games against Cleveland. “
Brad Trotter of the Russell Street Report: “In his first game off the Reserve / Covit-19 list, Andrews will be well rested and will be back on the field.” With a forced pass rush into the pocket to put pressure on Jackson, he will often see the most reliable target he can pull off in those 50/50 balls. Will be Jackson’s first choice. Don’t believe me? Look at what Andrews did against the Browns during the week 1. “