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First Odell Beckham Jr. dismissed the validity of this report, now Jarvis Landry is doing the same.
First Odell Beckham Jr. dismissed the validity of this report, now Jarvis Landry is doing the same.
A look at the stats and tendencies of the Cleveland Browns ahead of their Week 16 clash with the Ravens
Proud owners of a ten-game winning streak, the Baltimore Ravens will look to make it eleven in a row when they play the last team to beat them this season in Week 16. The Cleveland Browns were 40-25 victors at M&T Bank Stadium back in Week 4 thanks to 165 rushing yards and three touchdowns from running back Nick Chubb.
Famously, the Baltimore Ravens were born after Art Modell took his Browns team out of Cleveland following the 1995 season. A “new” Browns team was born prior to the 1999 campaign and placed in the same division as the “old” Browns. Since then, the two teams have met 41 times, with the Ravens enjoying a 30-11 advantage. When playing in Cleveland, the Ravens have a 14-6 record although they lost 12-9 in overtime in 2018.
Let’s take a closer look at the 2019 Browns to see what we can expect to see from them on offense and defense.
Coming into the 2019 season, many had high hopes for the Browns on offense. Second-year quarterback Baker Mayfield, Chubb and veteran wide receiver Jarvis Landry were joined by Odell Beckham, and many were ready to kiss the Browns all the way to the Super Bowl. Things haven’t exactly gone to plan.
Employing a pass:run ratio of 59%:41%, the Browns are 21st in points and 17th in total offense this season. They’ve been better rushing than passing, with the tenth most rushing yards and only the 19th most yards through the air. Mayfield has only thrown 17 touchdowns whilst tossing an identical number of interceptions.
34.2% of Cleveland’s offensive drives have ended with a score this season, the 14th worst rate in the NFL. 14.3% of them have ended with the Browns coughing the ball up to their opponents. That’s “good” for the ninth most. Despite major question marks across their offensive line, the Browns have seen their quarterback sacked on only 6.6% of their total dropbacks. This is the 17th highest rate of all teams.
The Browns have the seventh-best explosive play rate in the NFL, thanks in large part to big plays made on the ground. 14% of their runs have been for 20 yards or more, the 4th best rate in the NFL. Their explosive pass rate is the 13th best, standing at 10%.
The Browns operate out of the shotgun on 66% of their offensive plays and favor 11 personnel on offense (three wide receivers, one running back and one tight end), although the rate at which they line up in 11 is only the 21st highest in the NFL (59%).
The Browns pass on 70% of their plays when deployed in 11 but average a far from stellar 6.7 yards per pass attempt whilst throwing 15 interceptions against 11 touchdowns. They’ve gobbled up 5.1 yards per attempt on the ground though, which makes you wonder why they don’t run out of 11 more often. They instead choose to mainly run when in 12, with two tight ends joining two wide receivers and a back on the field. But much like when in 11, they should be doing the opposite of what they are doing. The Browns average 8.7 yards per pass attempt and 4.5 yards per rush in this formation.
Since Kareem Hunt joined the team following a suspension to start the season, the Browns have made a concerted effort to get both him and Chubb on the field at the same time. This is evidenced by their use of 21 personnel since Week 10. The Browns have turned to this formation on 13% of their offensive snaps, and have averaged 7.3 yards per pass attempt and 7.0 yards on the ground.
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NFL Week 16 is upon us. Some great games and others that will play a large role in determining draft position.
There are games with a lot on the line in Week 16. And then there are the trio of games that will play a large role in determining who drafts when in 2020.
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This game will hold the interest of Draftniks and not many other people. All Cincinnati has to do to assure itself of the No. 1 overall pick is lose to Miami. Talk about high stakes and intensity for a clincher. If Zach Taylor wants to be sure of getting the top pick, he should go back to Ryan Finley over Andy Dalton.
Former Ravens owner Art Modell will have his third chance to enter the NFL Hall of Fame thanks to a special Centennial Slate Finalists vote
Because of his contributions to the sport and the league, former Baltimore Ravens owner Art Modell is among 38 finalists eligible for induction into the Hall of Fame. Listed as a contributor in the Centennial Slate finalists, Modell has another chance to get into the Hall of Fame for a prolific and important career in the NFL — his third time as a finalist.
First and foremost, the Ravens wouldn’t exist if not for Modell, who moved the team from Cleveland in 1996. But Modell’s contributions to the game go well beyond the cities of Cleveland and Baltimore.
Modell, who passed away in 2012, was involved in the negotiations with the league’s television contracts. He helped bring about the start of Monday Night Football and NFL Films. Simply put, the league reached a far wider audience largely thanks to the work Modell put in behind the scenes.
However, with the controversy surrounding relocating the team from Cleveland to Baltimore, Modell has faced fierce opposition from being enshrined regardless of his accomplishments.
But with this being the NFL’s 100th anniversary season, there’s an increase in the number of people that will be enshrined. So there’s hope that Modell can finally push beyond the hate from some and rightfully get his place in Canton.
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The Baltimore Ravens take on the Cleveland Browns in Week 16 of the 2019 NFL season. Here is our betting preview for the game.
The Baltimore Ravens are on the road this week for a Week 16 meeting with the Cleveland Browns. The purple and black will be looking for some revenge as the Browns were the last team the Ravens lost to this season.
It was without a doubt the worst showing of the season for Baltimore. They entered the game as a seven-point favorite, but the Browns came into M&T Bank Stadium and looked like a team that could be a playoff hopeful. Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb and Jarvis Landry all had terrific games, while the Ravens turned the ball over three times. With a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs the week prior, the Browns and Ravens each had a 2-2 record and it looked like the fight was on to decide the winner of the AFC North.
Fast forward 12 weeks later and the Ravens have not lost since. They have the MVP frontrunner, the NFL’s top rushing attack and sending a league-high 12 players to the Pro Bowl.
The Browns? They did not live up to the preseason hype and they’ll be home watching the playoffs. Just do not expect them to lay down in this one
The Ravens enter this meeting at FirstEnergy Stadium as a 10-point favorite and are 8-6 ATS this year after walloping the New York Jets last week. Should we back Baltimore again? Continue on for the best bets of Week 16.
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The Ravens have been nearly unstoppable since the start of this 12-game winning streak. They had the benefit of a mini bye with their last game being on Thursday. Cleveland is coming off a loss to the Arizona Cardinals. So why the Browns this week?
There has been a ton of talk coming out of Cleveland this week and most of it is not good. Landry and Freddie Kitchens got into it on the sidelines last week. Browns players are now asking their opponents to sign them in the offseason. Kareem Hunt was blunt when he said, “everybody didn’t leave their 110 percent out there.” Kitchens made headlines with his, “I don’t care about my future” quote. No one knows if Odell Beckham wants to be with them next season. Things look to be unraveling for a team many felt could compete for a Super Bowl.
The drama surrounding the team is drawing headlines, but the reality is the Browns have won four of their last six games and four in a row at home. A lot has changed since their last meeting, but Cleveland will rally the troops to give Baltimore all they can handle. They will not make the playoffs, but they would absolutely love to beat the Ravens twice this year. They won’t, but keep this game close and cover the spread. Kitchens’ job security could be in question otherwise.
The Baltimore Ravens saw the addition to defensive tackle Brandon Williams to the injury report against the Browns, but not with an injury.
The Baltimore Ravens have continued their run of good luck this week with injuries. After seeing no players actually miss Wednesday’s practice with an injury, Thursday was the same.
Defensive tackle Brandon Williams was added to the injury report but was listed with a non-injury related designation. Like the four players on Wednesday, Williams is typically given a day off each week to help keep him fresh this late in the season.
Take a look at the latest injury report for the Ravens and Browns in Week 16.
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thur | Fri | Game status |
| Mark Ingram | RB | NIR | DNP | FP | ||
| Jimmy Smith | CB | NIR | DNP | FP | ||
| Earl Thomas | S | NIR | DNP | FP | ||
| Marshal Yanda | G | NIR | DNP | FP | ||
| Chris Board | LB | Concussion | FP | FP | ||
| Ronnie Stanley | T | Concussion | FP | FP | ||
| Brandon Williams | DT | NIR | – | DNP |
| Player | Position | Injury | Wed | Thur | Fri | Game status |
| Kendall Lamm | T | Knee | DNP | LP | ||
| Sheldon Richardson | DT | Back | DNP | DNP | ||
| JC Tretter | C | Knee | DNP | DNP | ||
| Odell Beckham Jr. | WR | Groin | LP | LP | ||
| Tae Davis | LB | Knee | LP | LP | ||
| Dontrell Hilliard | RB | Neck | LP | LP | ||
| Chris Hubbard | T | Knee | LP | LP | ||
| Jarvis Landry | WR | Hip | LP | LP | ||
| Eric Murray | S | Knee | LP | LP | ||
| Olivier Vernon | DE | Knee | LP | LP | ||
| Denzel Ward | CB | Ankle | LP | LP | ||
| Porter Gustin | DE | Neck | FP | FP |
Key:
DNP – Did not participate
LP – Limited participation (anything below 100%)
FP – Full participation
NIR – Non-injury related
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The Baltimore Ravens can be seen nearly everywhere this week as they take on the Cleveland Browns on CBS.
The Baltimore Ravens have a lot to fight for this week as they take on the Cleveland Browns. They can clinch the top seed in the AFC playoff picture, granting them a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Plus they can enact a little revenge on the last team to beat them this season, offering up a slice of humble pie to a division rival.
Combine the intrigue of the matchup with the electric Lamar Jackson and you have the perfect recipe for a must-watch game. It’s why you’ll be able to watch the Ravens take on the Browns nearly everywhere in the country, according to 506sports.
If you’re in the red, you’ll see the Ravens play in Week 16.
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It’s the most important game of the season for the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens can clinch the No. 1 seed, which will come with a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs. As a rematch …
It’s the most important game of the season for the Baltimore Ravens. In Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns, the Ravens can clinch the No. 1 seed, which will come with a first-round bye and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs.
As a rematch of Week 4 — the last loss Baltimore had this season — it’s not going to be an automatic win. But the writers here at Ravens Wire believes Baltimore will still do plenty of big and bold things this week.
Take a look at our bold predictions for Week 16 when the Ravens take on the Browns.
The Ravens lose
This is all about bold predictions and what’s more bold for a team that has destroyed quality opponents than losing to a 6-8 team? But there’s a real reason to be concerned about this week, even if losing is considered shocking to some.
As we saw in Week 4, Cleveland has the defensive talent to limit Baltimore’s offense a little bit. And if the Browns can get out of their own way, their offense could arguably be one of the best in the league with deep talent at all the skill positions. They have all the right parts to deal the Ravens their first loss in 11 weeks but it’ll take Cleveland playing angry, physical and efficient football for all 60 minutes — something they haven’t done very often this season.
Now it is official, well, it is if you believe Odell Beckham Jr. is a man of his word. The receiver is in Cleveland to stay.
Now it is official, well .. it is if you believe Odell Beckham Jr. is a man of his word. The receiver is in Cleveland to stay.
The star spoke on the swirling rumors about his potential offseason departure following Wednesday’s practice.
“I’m not going anywhere, I’ll be here,” Beckham said, via the Akron Beacon Journal. “We’re going to figure this thing out, it’s just too special to leave.”
In his first season in Cleveland, Beckham averages 13.6 yards per catch on 67 receptions for 910 yards. He has just two touchdowns on the season.
After being acquired in March via trade from the Giants, with whom Beckham spent the first five years of his career, the Browns wideout has laughed about reports from the NFL Network and other outlets, which have said that the 27-year-old has spoken to a few NFL teams saying, “Come get me.”
But, as the 6-8 Browns prepare for Sunday’s rematch with the 12-2 NFC North Champion Ravens, Beckham says he is staying put.
Odell Beckham Jr. is in Cleveland to stay.
Odell Beckham Jr. is in Cleveland to stay.
