NFL Game Preview: Baltimore Ravens (4-5) vs. Cleveland Browns (2-7)

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Venue & Timing

Location: Huntington Bank Field, 100 Alfred Lerner Way, Cleveland, OH 44114

Kickoff: 4:25 PM ET (1:25 PM PST)

Broadcast: CBS: Andrew Catalon, Charles Davis, Jason McCourty, AJ Ross (field reporter)

Weather Update

Forecast: Cloudy skies, 43°F, winds 10–12 mph off Lake Erie

Impact: Cold and breezy conditions could affect deep passing and kicking accuracy, favoring short throws and ground game.

Injury Report

Baltimore Ravens:

TE Mark Andrews — questionable (ankle soreness)

RB Derrick Henry — probable (minor knee issue, expected to play)

Defense healthy, no major absences

Cleveland Browns:

QB Deshaun Watson — OUT (shoulder surgery)

WR Amari Cooper — questionable (hamstring)

Special teams unit struggling, multiple injuries to coverage players

Player Matchups

Lamar Jackson (BAL QB) vs. Browns Secondary

Jackson: 176 yards, 1 TD vs. Vikings last week, plus 45 rushing yards.

Browns’ secondary has allowed 249.4 passing yards/game, ranked 23rd in NFL.

Derrick Henry (BAL RB) vs. Browns Run Defense

Henry: 75 rushing yards vs. Vikings, averaging 4.2 yards/carry.

Browns allow 123.2 rushing yards/game, vulnerable to power backs.

Myles Garrett (CLE DE) vs. Ravens Offensive Line

Garrett: 11 sacks this season, tied for league lead.

Key to Cleveland’s hopes of slowing Jackson’s dual-threat ability.

Team Recent Form

Baltimore Ravens:

Won last game vs. Vikings (27–19).

3-game win streak, defense allowing just 41 points total in last three.

Offense averaging 25.4 PPG, rushing attack ranked 5th in NFL.

Cleveland Browns:

Lost last game vs. Jets (27–20).

Special teams allowed two return touchdowns.

Offense averaging 18.1 PPG, defense allowing 27.9 PPG.

Series History

Ravens lead all-time series 38–15.

Ravens won earlier this season (Week 2) 41–17 in Baltimore.

Browns have lost 4 of last 5 meetings.

Betting Trends

Ravens: 3-0 ATS during current win streak.

Browns: 0-4 ATS in last four games.

Ravens games trending Under (defense tightening).

Browns games trending Over due to defensive lapses and special teams miscues.

Score Projection: Ravens 27 – Browns 13

Summary: The Ravens enter hot, with Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry leading a balanced attack and the defense locking down opponents. The Browns, missing Deshaun Watson and plagued by special teams errors, face an uphill battle.

RAVENS NOTES:

• QB LAMAR JACKSON had 176 pass yards, TD & 36 rush yards in his 100th career start in Week 10. 1 of 3 (Patrick Mahomes & Aaron Rodgers) in NFL history to record 100+ passer rating (103.3) in first 100 starts. 1 of 4 in NFL history (Tom Brady, Patrick Mahomes & HOFer Roger Staubach) to record 73+ wins in first 100 starts. Has TD pass in 30 consecutive starts, longest active streak in NFL & 3rd longest since 2016. Passed for 225 yards & 4 TDs in last meeting (9/14/25). • RB DERRICK HENRY had 84 scrimmage yards (75 rush, 9 rec.) in Week 10. Has 50+ scrimmage yards in past 12 games on road. Aims for 5th in row with 70+ rush yards. Had 73 rush yards & rush TD in last meeting (9/14/25). • WR ZAY FLOWERS led team with 4 rec. for 75 yards in Week 10. Has 5+ rec. in 5 of his past 6 games. Has 60+ rec. yards in 5 of his past 6 games. Aims for 5th in row with 60+ rec. yards on road. • WR DEANDRE HOPKINS needs 4 catches to become 5th player under age 34 with 1,000+ receptions. • WR RASHOD BATEMAN has 1+ catch in 26 of 28 career road games. • TE MARK ANDREWS had 5th rec. TD of season in Week 10, his 7th straight season with 5+ TD catches. Has 56 career rec. TDs & needs 2 rec. TDs to enter top 10 all-time in rec. TDs by TE. • CB MARLON HUMPHREY recorded 20th-career INT in Week 10. Needs 4 PDs to be 1 of 4 players (HOFers Brian Dawkins & Charles Woodson, & Malcolm Jenkins) & first CB with 100+ PD, 20+ INTs, 20+ TFL & 15+ FFs since 2000. Aims for 3rd in row with PD vs. Cle. • CB NATE WIGGINS led team with 7 tackles & PD in Week 10. Aims for 3rd in row with INT vs. Cle. • S MALAKI STARKS had 3 tackles & INT in Week 10 & is 1 of 6 rookies with 2 INTs this season. Aims for 3rd in row with INT.

BROWNS NOTES:

• QB DILLON GABRIEL completed 17 of 32 att. (53.1 pct.) for 167 yards & 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs in Week 10. Also recorded a career-high 54 rush yards last week. Aims for 3rd in row with 2+ pass TDs. Recorded 1st-career TD pass in NFL debut in last meeting vs. Bal. (9/14/25). • RB QUINSHON JUDKINS (rookie) had 85 scrimmage yards (75 rush, 10 rec.) in Week 10. Leads all rookies with 561 rush yards & ranks tied-2nd with 5 rush TDs. Recorded 71 scrimmage yards (61 rush, 10 rec.) in last meeting vs. Bal. (9/14/25), his NFL debut. • WR JERRY JEUDY had 6 catches for 78 yards & TD in Week 10. Has 5+ catches in 2 of his past 3 road games. Had 4 catches for 51 yards in last meeting vs. Bal. (9/14/25). • TE HAROLD FANNIN had 4 catches for 44 yards in Week 10 & ranks 3rd among rookies with 42 receptions. Aims for 6th straight with 4+ catches. Had 5 catches for 48 yards in last meeting vs. Bal. (9/14/25). • TE DAVID NJOKU had 3rd rec. TD of season in Week 10. Has rec. TD in 4 of his past 5 games & aims for 3rd in row with rec. TD. Has catch in 51 consecutive games, 4th-longest active streak among TEs. • DE MYLES GARRETT had 2 TFL & sack in Week 10. Ranks 5th with 113.5 sacks in first 9 career seasons since 1982. Aims for 4th in row with 2+ TFL & sack. Has 11 TFL, 10 sacks, 2 FRs & FF in 15 games vs. Bal. Had 5 tackles, 2 TFL & 1.5 sacks in last meeting (9/14/25). • DT MALIEK COLLINS had 3 tackles, TFL & 0.5 sack in Week 10. • LB CARSON SCHWESINGER (rookie) led team with 9 tackles, 2 TFLs & 0.5 sack in Week 10. Leads all rookies with 69 tackles & ranks tied-2nd among rookies with 6 TFL. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4 games. • S RONNIE HICKMAN had 4 tackles & 3rd-career INT in Week 10. Has INT in 2 of his past 3 games.

Game Odds

Baltimore Ravens            – 7.5

Cleveland Browns            38.5

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, November 15, 2025