Cleveland Browns: 4 defensive takeaways vs. the Ravens

The Cleveland Browns did some things right on defense against the Baltimore Ravens. Here are 4 takeaways from Sunday’s loss.

While much of the focus is on the Cleveland Browns offense following Sunday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens, the defense needs to take its share of the credit as well.

The defense allowed 22 first downs – including 17 via the pass – 382 yards of offense and saw the Ravens convert 10 of their 16 third downs. They also failed to stem the tide as the Ravens scored 17 points over about a five-minute period between the close of the second quarter and start of the third.

There were some positives, however, including corner back Joe Haden‘s two interceptions and the defense keeping the Ravens out of the end zone for the game’s final 27 minutes.

“I definitely think we fought out there. Nobody went out there with a mindset that we’re just going to let them walk away with a win,” defensive lineman Danny Shelton said after the game. “We definitely missed some opportunities that would have helped us as a team. We still have that mentality that we’re going to keep fighting and we have a long season and will continue to improve.”

Here are four quick defensive takeaways from the game.