Tag: Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens

Browns Studs and Duds: 5 players who balled out in Ravens upset win

Cleveland Browns players Deshaun Watson, Amari Cooper, Greg Newsome II, Myles Garrett, and Jerome Ford shine in Browns’ upset victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

The Cleveland Browns’ thrilling last-second victory over the Baltimore Ravens has silenced the national media. The party hasn’t stopped in Cleveland as the Browns took the inside lane on winning the division. In Studs and Duds, we’re happy to shine a light on the five stars that delivered the Browns to victory.

There are no duds this week as every candidate redeemed their misfires later in the game. At the halfway mark, the Browns have at least proved they’re a mentally tough team that will gladly battle through adversity when other teams would quit.

The Browns had a tough start to the game, losing 17-3 by the end of the first quarter. The team methodically chipped away at the Ravens’ lead, bringing the Ravens within 8 points at halftime. After the Ravens scored on a 40-yard pass to Odell Beckham Jr., the defense locked the Ravens down.

The Ravens were only able to score off a muffed punt and multiple penalties that prolonged a red zone drive. Meanwhile, the Browns’ offense started to find its groove as they rolled for three more scores, including the 4-minute and 55-second drive that ended with a 40-yard game-winning field goal.

The Cleveland Browns showed a lot of heart and resilience in Baltimore on Sunday. It took a complete team effort to win in Baltimore. Here are the five studs who stood out the most.

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Tempers flare in locker room after Browns lose to Ravens

Yelling was heard in the locker room of the Cleveland Browns after their loss to the Ravens, and that might be a good thing.

The moment a team is silent and complacent after a loss is a moment a regime has lost a football team. That time is not right now as, according to Cleveland dot com’s Mary Kay Cabot, yelling and flaring tempers were heard coming from the locker room of the Cleveland Browns after a heartbreaking loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

Head coach Kevin Stefanski called it “normal football,” as a bit of anger and vocality coming out of the locker room of a 2-5 football team is probably a good thing. The Browns played a full 60 minutes and came up short, but the improvements were evident. Moral victories are not enough, however.

The Browns will look to rebound and end a four-game skid against the Cincinnati Bengals during primetime Monday Night Football next week.

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Browns vs. Ravens instant analysis: Playing a full 60 minutes with room for error

The Browns lose a heartbreaker to the Ravens as they continue to play with no margin for error.

The Cleveland Browns have dropped to 2-5 on the season after a hard-fought loss against the Baltimore Ravens. Needing to stay afloat and spotless in the AFC North, the Browns have now dropped to 1-1 in the division and likely face too far of a hill to climb up from here.

Jacoby Brissett saw himself under a ton of pressure today but managed to play a relatively clean game, going for 258 yards passing on a line of 22-of-27. Running back Nick Chubb continued to do Chubb things, tallying another 100 total yards and a touchdown on 18 touches. While he left the game with an ankle injury, David Njoku saw the most targets as his breakout season continues; he racked up 71 yards on seven catches, while wide receivers Amari Cooper and Donovan Peoples-Jones added another 74 and 71 respectively.

We dive in here to what stood out instantly based on this live broadcast viewing between the Browns and Ravens.

WATCH: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah forces turnover for Browns vs. Ravens

The Browns have an opportunity to pull this off after Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has forced a turnover against the Ravens

The Cleveland Browns have the football back down just three points as linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah has punched out the football to force a fumble. The Baltimore Ravens have been prone to losing fourth-quarter leads this season, and the Browns are in a position to force another one here.

A rushing touchdown by Kareem Hunt put the Browns within three, but the Ravens drove down the field and pushed the football into the Browns’ red zone. After two straight down weeks for Owusu-Koramoah, this is a great way to make a statement when your team needed it most.

Can the Browns pull this one off and advance to 2-0 in the AFC North?

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Injury Alert: Browns TE Pharaoh Brown also leaves game vs. Ravens

The Browns are now down two tight ends as Pharaoh Brown has also left the game against the Ravens.

After the Cleveland Browns ruled out tight end David Njoku with an ankle injury against the Baltimore Ravens, they have lost another tight end as well. Brown is currently being evaluated for a concussion for the Browns, leaving just Harrison Bryant as the only active tight end on the roster.

The Browns currently sit within striking distance of the Ravens after a Kareem Hunt touchdown, down just three points with about four minutes left in this contest. They will need the defense to make a stop and force just a field goal, and then they will need to adjust offensively given the injuries at tight end.

What a way to celebrate National Tight Ends Day.

WATCH: Kareem Hunt puts Browns back within striking distance vs. Ravens

Kareem Hunt puts the Browns back within striking distance with a fourth quarter rushing touchdown

Running back Kareem Hunt has put the Cleveland Browns back in striking distance, pushing the football into the endzone within the five-yard line. Now trailing the Baltimore Ravens by three points, the Browns will rely on their defense to get the Ravens off the field once again. They now trail the Ravens by a score of 20-23.

The Browns methodically ran the football down the field, taking pressure off of struggling backup quarterback Jacoby Brissett. This is the second rushing touchdown of the game after Nick Chubb found the endzone on the first drive of the game as well. This game is far from over with nine minutes left in the game.

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Injury Alert: Browns TE David Njoku goes to locker room vs. Ravens

The Browns may be down one of their top pass catchers as David Njoku has headed to the locker room vs. the Ravens

The Cleveland Browns were leaning heavily on tight end David Njoku against the Baltimore Ravens. However, their offensive plan of attack might have to change as their breakout star has headed to the locker room with the trainers at the end of the third quarter. His injury is undisclosed at this point.

Njoku is the Browns’ leading receiver in this game, as he has racked up 71 yards on seven catches thus far. Harrison Bryant will take over as the primary tight end should Njoku be unable to return. Losing Njoku would be a huge blow in a game the Browns currently only trail by seven.

WATCH: Taven Bryan records first sack with Browns vs. Ravens

Taven Bryan has recorded his first sack as a member of the Cleveland Browns against the Ravens

Defensive tackle Taven Bryan has picked up his first sack as a member of the Cleveland Browns. And it could not have come at a more crucial time for the defense as he brought down Baltimore Ravens’ quarterback Lamar Jackson on a third down.

The Browns got to Jackson twice on the opening drive of the second half to keep the Browns within three points. Keeping the Ravens out of the endzone all but one time in this game, it is now on the offense to score some points to help out their defense for a change. Stay tuned for more updates.

Browns vs. Ravens halftime thoughts: David Njoku, special teams, and more

We have hit halftime of the Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens. What stood out from the first half?

The Cleveland Browns have reached halftime as they continue to battle the Baltimore Ravens in this Week 7 action. With 30 more minutes to go, the Browns currently trail the Ravens by a score of 13-10.

Running back Nick Chubb has scored the only touchdown for the Browns on the day, while quarterback Jacoby Brissett has played a clean half despite some ill-advised sacks to push them out of field goal range with less than a minute to go in the half.

Here we react and break down three points from the first half and where that could take the Browns as they look to sneak out a win against the Ravens.

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WATCH: Browns score first as Nick Chubb caps off 7 minute drive vs. Ravens

The Browns strike first against the Baltimore Ravens as Nick Chubb scores his eighth touchdown on the season

The Cleveland Browns have jumped out to a 7-0 lead over the Baltimore Ravens. Capping off a seven-minute drive, running back Nick Chubb pounded the football into the endzone from inside the five-yard line.

On the drive, quarterback Jacoby Brissett was a perfect 5-for-5, and Chubb has already racked up six touches on 11 plays. Brissett converted another quarterback sneak on a 4th and 1, and the Browns took the points.

Can the defense show improvements to get this season back on track? The Browns have a chance to advance to 2-0 in the division with a win today. Stay tuned for more updates as the game chugs along.