Cleveland Browns vs Ravens: Do we predict a bounce back win?

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BALTIMORE, MD – SEPTEMBER 17: Running back Duke Johnson #29 of the Cleveland Browns goes for a touchdown against the Baltimore Ravens in the four quarter at M&T Bank Stadium on September 17, 2017 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /

Writer: Randy Gurzi

Game: Baltimore Ravens (3-1) at Cleveland Browns (1-2-1)

Summary: The first start in the career of young Baker Mayfield didn’t go as planned. There were far too many turnovers and that led to 21 points for the Oakland Raiders. Eventually, that proved to be too much as they lost in overtime — with the aid of a questionable reversal of a first-down that had the Browns believing it was their second-straight win.

Now, they’re back at home and hosting the Baltimore Ravens. This game presents a tough challenge for Mayfield and the offense. The Ravens are a stout defense and hard to move the ball against. Mayfield will be more careful with the ball after four turnovers a week ago, but he also won’t light them up. The running game could have a hard time as well, but the Browns should get Nick Chubb more involved which would help tremendously.

Overall, expect the offense to play better than some may expect. It won’t be easy, but they’ll find some ways to get the ball downfield and score some points.

The problem will be trying to stop the Ravens. Suddenly, this team has an offense with the arrival of Willie Snead, Michael Crabtree, and John Brown. With Cleveland losing Terrance Mitchell, this will be an especially tough task. Even tougher will be trying to stop the Ravens collection of tight ends. They couldn’t stick with Jared Cook and now Mark Andrews, Maxx Williams, and Hayden Hurst could all go off.

In the end, one of the tight ends will make a big play and the Browns won’t be able to overcome it.

Final Score: Baltimore 27, Cleveland 24

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