This game has significant season finisher suggestions. The Ravens enter this game as the eighth seed in the AFC, one spot out of the postseason picture. Notwithstanding, a triumph would extraordinarily improve their trump card possibilities, and this is Baltimore's last game against a group with a triumphant record. The Browns are in acceptable situation as the fifth seed in the gathering, however they can in any case win the division as they attempt to make the end of the season games unexpectedly since 2002. A triumph would pull Cleveland to inside one round of the division-driving Pittsburgh Steelers (11-2).
History
The Ravens lead the record-breaking arrangement, 32-11, remembering a 15-6 favorable position for Cleveland. They have as a rule been close fights, however in Week 1 the Ravens opened the season with a persuading 38-6 triumph over the Browns at M&T Bank Stadium. Lamar Jackson finished 20 of 25 passes for 275 yards and three scores. Imprint Andrews had two score gets, Willie Snead IV had one score snatch, and Marquise "Hollywood" Brown had five gets for 101 yards. Freshman running back J.K. Dobbins scored two scores in his NFL debut. For the Browns, quarterback Baker Mayfield (21 for 39, 189 yards, one score) was blocked by Marlon Humphrey on the game's first arrangement and the Browns followed 24-6 at halftime.
Storylines
Which group will offer the greatest expression in a gigantic game?
The Ravens gathered some speed a week ago by crushing the Dallas Cowboys, yet clearing the season arrangement against Cleveland would flag that Baltimore is prepared to complete December solid. Cleveland has won four straight and is playing its best football of the period. The Browns quieted numerous skeptics a week ago when they went out and about and crushed the Tennessee Titans. Dominating this match would lift Cleveland's validity as a competitor considerably higher.
Which running assault will play out the best?
Baltimore drives the NFL in hurrying (169.0 yards per game), while Cleveland is attached with Tennessee for the subsequent best surging assault (157.8 yards per game). Both the Ravens and Browns need to pound away with their running match-up. J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards have taken on bigger functions as of late close by veteran starter Mark Ingram II, while Jackson is consistently equipped for making huge plays with his legs. For Cleveland, Chubb (799 yards) and Hunt (739 yards) are the alliance's most gainful running back pair, and both are hazardous. The group that runs it best will have an enormous preferred position.
Which quarterback will play out the best?
Jackson and Mayfield will be connected all through their vocations as division opponents and Heisman Trophy victors who both entered the class in 2018. Jackson has just won a MVP grant and has driven the Ravens to two division titles. In any case, Mayfield has stepped forward this season, eliminating missteps and falling off his most impressive showing of the period against Tennessee. Jackson looked re-invigorated a week ago against Dallas subsequent to missing a game on the Reserve/COVID-19 rundown. In an immense game for the two groups, the result might be chosen by which quarterback has the more grounded execution.
Key Matchups
Imprint Andrews versus Browns protection
The Ravens' Pro Bowl tight end got two score passes against Cleveland in Week 1 and five scores in five games against the Browns in his vocation. His get back from the Reserve/COVID-19 rundown improves Baltimore's offense. Cleveland has permitted the third-most gatherings and scores to tight closures this season. Jackson and Andrews have extraordinary science and the Browns may battle to upset it.
Myles Garrett vs.Orlando Brown Jr.
Cleveland's star protective end had a peaceful game against the Ravens in Week 1 (one tackle, no sacks), yet that was before Ravens All-Pro left tackle Ronnie Stanley endured his season-finishing lower leg injury. Garrett enters the game tied for third in the class in sacks (10.5) notwithstanding missing two games. He'll be a small bunch for Baltimore's hostile line and left tackle Orlando Browns Jr., particularly when the Ravens are in clear passing circumstances.
Scratch Chubb and Kareem Hunt versus Ravens run guard
This an uncommon event when the Ravens will confront two backs who could be headed to a 1,000-yard season. Chubb has harmed Baltimore previously, and the Ravens' run safeguard is positioned thirteenth (111.6 yards per game), contrasted with a year ago when the Ravens positioned fifth (93.4). Ravens guarded lineman Derek Wolfe is having an eminent year, Brandon Williams is head run protector, however Calais Campbell is sketchy (calf) and may not be 100% in the event that he plays. Baltimore's whole front seven will be tried by the Browns' one-two punch at running back.