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Cleveland Browns vs. Ravens: Predicting the final game’s outcome

By Randy Gurzi

DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Wide receiver Antonio Callaway #11 of the Cleveland Browns is congratulated after scoring a fourth quarter go-ahead touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 15: Wide receiver Antonio Callaway #11 of the Cleveland Browns is congratulated after scoring a fourth quarter go-ahead touchdown against the Denver Broncos at Broncos Stadium at Mile High on December 15, 2018 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) /
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CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 07: Greg Joseph #17 of the Cleveland Browns kicks the game winning field goal in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns won 12 to 9. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH – OCTOBER 07: Greg Joseph #17 of the Cleveland Browns kicks the game winning field goal in overtime against the Baltimore Ravens at FirstEnergy Stadium on October 7, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Browns won 12 to 9. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /

Writer: Randy Gurzi

Game: Cleveland Browns (7-7-1) at Baltimore Ravens (9-6)

Summary: The Cleveland Browns will decide the fate of the AFC North. With the Pittsburgh Steelers a half-game behind the Baltimore Ravens, they need to win their game against the Cincinnati Bengals (highly likely) and have the Browns pull off a win. And the Ravens, they simply just need to beat the Browns and they have the North locked up.

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Either way, the Browns end up in third place but a win would put them above .500 which would also be a huge confidence booster heading into the offseason.

As for the game, it won’t be easy. This isn’t the same Baltimore team that lost 12-9 in overtime. Yes, their defense is much stronger, but they have a new quarterback in Lamar Jackson — and like the Browns with Baker Mayfield, the Ravens are winning with their rookie.

He hasn’t been pretty with his passing, but he’s been effective. He can also make teams pay with his legs, which could be a problem for a Browns defense that gives up a lot of yards.

On offense, Cleveland will struggle with the Baltimore defense. They shut down both the Chargers and Bucs in the past two weeks, both of which were strong offenses. They likely slow the Browns down in this one and with the division on the line, they win in a close one.

Final score: Baltimore 20, Cleveland 17

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