Cleveland Browns Week 4 predictions vs. first place Ravens

Writer: John Hillberry

Game: Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens Summary: The Browns travel to Baltimore this Sunday for a division showdown with the Ravens this weekend, and after a disappointing loss to the Rams last Sunday night, the team is looking to bounce back.

This has been a strange season so far. With both the Bengals and Steelers sitting at 0-3 and the Browns at 1-2 and Ravens 2-1, it’s weird to say they are in second place within the division. However, if the Browns win on Sunday, they’ll pull into a tie for first with Baltimore. This game is going to be gritty.

The Browns last played the Ravens in Week 17 last year, where Baltimore snuck through to get to the playoffs. Both teams boast very impressive defenses, and you can’t write off the elusive on-field magic that Lamar Jackson produces.

The Ravens are going to aim to run it down the Browns throat with a combination of Mark Ingram and Lamar using his feet to make plays, and if they have success, you can expect for him to be able to make throws as needed.

What will be key to a Browns victory is containing the Ravens ground game. Luckily, the Browns have a fearsome front four who can make life difficult for Ingram and Jackson this Sunday.

One thing that should worry fans though is the health of Browns cornerbacks Greedy Williams and Denzel Ward, who have yet to be (as of this writing) given the good to go for Sunday. The Browns should look to get Nick Chubb turning his legs early, and maybe that could help with Baker Mayfield’s woes.

Chubb has been a monster so far this season, and it always looks like he is going to make a big run after shedding some defenders. This game is going to be what a football game should be – gritty, tough, and going to be won in the trenches. The Browns have the talent to win this game. Expect a close score, and for whoever makes the momentum-swinging play to win this one.

Prediction: Cleveland 24, Baltimore 21