Ravens Eye Historic Sweep as They Face Struggling Browns
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In a battle for AFC North supremacy, the Baltimore Ravens will look to extend their post-bye winning streak to four when they face the struggling Cleveland Browns on Sunday. The Ravens, led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, are seeking to sweep the season series for the first time since 2020. Jackson, who has thrown 15 touchdown passes and just one interception this season, will face a Browns defense led by defensive end Myles Garrett, who is tied for the league lead with 11 sacks. Garrett has a history of success against the Ravens, with seven sacks in 15 games against them. The Ravens' offense, meanwhile, has been led by wide receiver Zay Flowers, who had seven catches for 75 yards in the first meeting between the teams. Flowers has been a key target for Jackson, who has thrown 50 touchdown passes in his career. However, the Ravens will be without cornerback Marlon Humphrey, who will miss the game due to injury. The Browns, meanwhile, will be without defensive end Alex Wright, who is doubtful. The Ravens have a 17-9 advantage in games played in Cleveland, and coach John Harbaugh is 27-8 against the Browns. The Browns, on the other hand, have struggled this season, with a 3-6 record against the spread. The game is expected to be a high-scoring affair, with the Ravens' offense looking to exploit the Browns' vulnerable secondary. However, the Browns' defense has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, and they will look to contain Jackson and the Ravens' offense. The Ravens' running back Derrick Henry is always a must-start, but he has struggled against the Browns in the past, with just one 100-yard game in eight meetings. The Browns, meanwhile, have a talented young running back in Quinshon Judkins, who leads NFL rookies with 561 yards rushing. The game is scheduled to kick off at 4:25 p.m. EST on CBS, with the Ravens favored by 8 points. The Browns' punt coverage unit has allowed three touchdowns since the start of last season, the most in the league, and they will look to improve their special teams play in this game.
